CHAPTER 140: LIFELESS BLUE EYES

SERAPHINA’S POV

It's dark and cold out in the deep woods, and I don’t remember why I’m here, alone and out when it’s so dark with an ominous fog. I don’t know why I’m wearing the same dress I had on for the banquet.

The scene in front of me seems all too familiar.

I walk aimlessly for what feels like a while, without any destination, until a dark figure emerges in front of me, filling me with dread.

I know he’s going to kill me with his bare hands, rip me apart, and before I can scream, hands fall on my neck and squeeze hard. My lungs begin to collapse for air, and my vision blurs.

I can't call for help; he won't let me. I’m weak, all alone in this dark forest.

I feel helpless until something else flickers into my vision—a woman I easily recognize in her iconic white dress. Her features are so vividly clear that I can make out every one of them, despite the darkness.

She's crying, thick red liquid pouring from her eyes.

“Avenge me,” she pleads.

Confused at first, I soon realize t