Lila’s fingers twitched against the tablecloth, a subtle dance of nerves before she cleared her throat, her gaze steady and determined.
“It’s time for answers,” Lila’s voice was firm, exuding confidence. “No more waiting in the shadows. We take control of our fate now.” She looked at everyone present. “And Father, you think your library might hold some answers to our questions?”
King Vlad’s nod was slow and deliberate. His eyes lingered on each face around the table. “I’ve gone through many of those books, but we kept adding to the collection. There could be elements in there that would provide answers or point us toward other sources that could.”
A mischievous glint sparked in Gabriel’s eyes as he c****d his head, a smirk playing at the corner of his lips. “Here we go again! Another a
