In the car, Sonya sat in the backseat with Gracie in her arms, while Rafael held the wheel as they drove back to the Salvatore's Mansion. The atmosphere was heavy with silence, interrupted only by the soft hum of the engine. Sonya's thoughts were consumed by a mix of worry and fear. The verdict of the Lycan's Council clouded her mind as well as her reasoning. It was not the desired ending and not according to the predisposed plan of Rafael before she agreed to follow him. Amidst her concerns, Gracie broke the silence with an innocent question, her eyes fixed on Rafael. "Rafael, who is Kantos?" she asked, her voice filled with curiosity. Sonya widened her eyes. She had expected it, knowing quite well that she was a smart kid and she just delivered according to her expectations. Just th

