While in France, Morpheus continued to rule the vampires with an iron fist, an aura of tension loomed over him. Although his mind was occupied with plans and strategies, his heart yearned for Lua, his fated companion. However, he remained firm in his decision to proceed with his plan, convinced that rejecting her was the best option for everyone, including Erick and Eduarda. Morpheus, once a charismatic and imposing leader, now found himself isolated by his own hesitation. He avoided confronting his feelings at all costs, keeping himself busy with affairs of governance and escaping to solitude whenever possible. The parties and social gatherings, which once were his source of pleasure, had become a burden, an obligation he fulfilled without enthusiasm. Meanwhile, behind the scenes of the

