Chapter 50

From Alessia's POV

If there was ever a time in my life when I craved clarity and understanding, it was now. It seemed that the more people became involved, the more chaotic things became, and the more unanswered questions arose. What had initially appeared to be a simple story of an orphaned girl had transformed into a complex mystery. The reason behind my parents' murder was nothing more than a desire to possess the power bestowed upon me by the moon goddess herself.

My brother, whom I have no recollection of, despised me simply because he believed he deserved a title that he felt was rightfully his as a man. It was quite sexist, in my opinion, considering the changing times and the progress made by Maliyla's successful petitions.

Then, there was my uncle, a former councilman, who craved power and was willing to go to any lengths to obtain it. The question that lingered was why? And what did he plan to do with this power once he had it? Although he sought the power of Maliyla and Kat