Julianne POV
I stood in front of a glowing portal, unsure of what was about to happen. Arya had told me to simply think of Antonnia, and the portal would take me to her. I focused, imagining my daughter, her face, her smile, and the way she always called my name with such excitement. My heart raced, and before I could fully prepare myself, the world around me blurred.
When I opened my eyes again, I was standing in front of a house that looked strangely familiar. I realized with a jolt that I was at Rita’s doorstep. The door was slightly cracked open, and I hesitated for a moment before walking up to it. My hands trembled as I knocked.
Rita opened the door quickly, her eyes widening when she saw me. But there was no time for any words of greeting. Her face was pale, and her expression w
