Celine I hold off on opening the journals. Not yet. I know once I dive into them, I’ll be consumed by the chaos of what’s coming, and I’m not ready for that. Not yet. Besides, if I tell Sebastian and Dolton about Queen Nymia’s visions, they’ll freak out. They’d probably never let me out of their sight again. But they have to. They can’t shield me from everything. For now, Queen Nymia is talking about her children, weaving vibrant stories about the history of the fae. Her voice is steady, laced with warmth, and the tales she tells are mesmerizing. I can’t help but marvel at how much the Fae Kingdom has endured the wars they’ve fought, the betrayals they’ve survived, yet they’ve emerged stronger, more united. Their resilience is astounding, and it’s clear why they are such a powerful and

