Luciana
The loud chime of the large clock tower echoed through the palace, indicating the fall of midnight and the rise of the full blood moon, which meant my time was up and my fate was sealed. I heaved a deep sigh at this realization; my legs grew weak as they landed on the hard floor, with fresh hot tears flowing down my cheeks.
“I’m so sorry, Mom, I’m so sorry, Dad, I’m so sorry, Talia, sorry I failed, sorry I couldn’t listen, sorry I couldn't push your lineage forward. I'm so sorry…” I sobbed.
The sound of metal gates unlocking made my heart race even more. They were here, ready to seal my fate because of some orders, I thought.
“I'm sorry, Lucy, but….” Damien tried to speak, but I quickly stretched my hands forward without a word, cutting him off sharply. I didn't want to hear it
