The journey back to the village felt longer than it should have. Zahra’s footsteps were heavier than before, burdened by the weight of the revelation she had uncovered in the hidden chamber. The mirror’s cryptic words echoed in her mind, a constant reminder of the darkness that lurked within her, waiting to be unleashed. The truth was no longer something distant, something she could bury under the illusion of peace. It was here, inside her, and it was tied to the land, to her bloodline, and to her very existence.
She had hoped to find answers that would bring clarity, but instead, she found only more questions. How could she break a curse that was a part of her being? How could she protect those she loved, knowing that the very force she sought to defeat was intertwined with her soul?
Ka
