Serene and Thane found themselves alone in the quiet room, the air thick with the weight of everything that had happened. The soft glow of the setting sun filtered through the window, casting long shadows on the wooden floor. Serene’s heart was still racing from the events of the day, but she knew this conversation couldn’t wait. She needed to tell him everything, even if it sounded unbelievable.
Thane sat across from her, his expression calm but with a hint of curiosity. He was a man who had seen and survived many things, but Serene’s story was about to test his understanding of the world.
“I need to tell you about something,” Serene began, her voice steady but soft. She looked at Thane, who nodded for her to continue. “During my journey, I discovered something... something different ab
