Seraphina’s POVThe forest seemed to come alive as we ventured onward, each step igniting the vibrant magic woven into its very fabric. The air was thick with the scent of blooming blossoms and damp earth, as if the forest itself breathed in tandem with us. I could sense the spirits of the guardians guiding us, their presence like a warm embrace, assuring us that we were on the right path.“Where do you think we should go first?” Althea asked, turning her attention to the winding trails branching out before us. Each path appeared to beckon with its own mysteries.“Perhaps we should seek out the elders in Eldoria,” I suggested, recalling the Keeper’s wisdom about gathering knowledge. “They possess insights and histories that could empower our journey.”Faelan raised an eyebrow, his expression animated. “The Elders of Light! They are the ancient wisdom bearers of our realm. If anyone can guide us in nurturing our newfound abilities, it’s them.”The prospect of meeting the Elders sparked
Lisa’s POV Two weeks after my wedding, I discovered I had been carrying a dead child inside of me. I didn’t even know I was pregnant to begin with. It all started with that dream. First off I do not believe in dreams but certain things have happened and I am beginning to think otherwise. I had dreamt of attending a funeral with my husband. I didn’t know who had died or why I was there. All I knew was that someone was dead. Only for me to go to the hospital and just like that, I was immediately operated on. It’s been three years since that incident and I have never been pregnant. Now all I want is simple; a normal life. I didn’t want to control a business or be famous. All I wanted was a happy home, a loving husband and little versions of me and Andre running around the house, but then the last part of my wishes are yet to come to pass. You know, they say a child is a gift from God but here I am staring at a woman named Sarah, asking the nurse, places she could go to get a bab
Lisa’s POV“So how was the visit to the hospital?” Andre asked. He had asked that I go get checked when I began sleeping around the house.What I didn’t tell him was that I didn’t go. I didn’t want to put my hopes up on something, only to get disappointed again like the last time. I never want to feel that way again. “Good!” I replied, plastering a smile on my face as I buried myself in the cooking. I increased the speed of the blender. Maybe if the noise became too much, he would quietly walk away from the kitchen. Andre stood right in front of fridge. He didn’t pick a fruit or anything. He had already drank a glass of water, so I wondered what he was still doing here. When ever the blender stopped, I would start it all over again. I repeated the process until Andre gave up and walked out of the kitchen.During dinner, Andre still didn't want to drop it.“What did the doctor say baby?” he turned to me and looked me in the eye. My mouth went dry but I didn’t dare swallow. Not with A
Lisa’s POVI stiffened immediately on seeing the face on the video. It was blurry but I could still make out the faces. It was Andre and a female I had never seen before. Andre Luster. My husband. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing.They were buck naked on the bed. I pinched myself in hopes that this was some sick game targeted at me but the more I stared at the video, the more real it became and the more I recognized who the male is in the coital affair.No! this is just an attack. Who ever this is knows I am the wife of billionaire, Andre Luster. This must be some AI shit.I threw my phone on the bed and walked into the shower. The water was too cold. I got out and went to get myself some food but it was too hot. Suddenly I was feeling too hot. I felt like some prisoner in my clothes. I walked around the house but I still was not satisfied. Finally I went for a swim. As I sat, trying to catch my breath, then the tears began to fall freely. This time I did nothing to stop it. I
Lisa’s POV“It’s a baby Lisa! Have some mercy!” Andre yelled at me that night. I had confronted him immediately in our bed room.“I don’t care! I don’t want to see her here!” I screamed louder. I was this close to losing it.“I can’t send her away, she has my child,” he grumbled.“What! I can’t believe the nerve— I sneered— you cheated on me and brought back a receipt and you had the guts to throw it in my face? What of me? My— ” I was about to tell him about my own baby when he interrupted me.“My hands are tied,” he announced.“So you are going to sit there like a dummy and do nothing?” I turned my head to the side. The next thing I know is I am being shoved.Andre pinned me to the wall. “I have had enough of your stupid attitude.“ He growled. “If you had quietly gotten pregnant, this would not be the case!” he warned me.“What?” I gasped. Shock reverberated through my body. I couldn’t believe those words were coming from Andre. My Andre.Andre walked out of the room.I slowly sank
Lisa’s POVAt this point I believe I had been cursed. On Monday, Shelly, because that was her name, the girl my husband cheated with, messed with my smoothie combination. She ate up all the apple. I swiftly told Andre and he told me to be more accommodating. That she was pregnant. I had to let that slide.On tuesday, she occupied the sitting room with her bitchy friends and they laughed like witches. I couldn’t concentrate on the book I was reading.On wednesday, she made Andre’s mother yell at me. She had told her series of things about me and when I entered the sitting room she stopped talking. Before Andre’s mother left, she warned me to let Shelly carry her baby to full term, since I didn’t want to get pregnant. That hurt me so bad, even though I was pregnant, it still hurt.On thursday, she told the delivery guy to take my package back, that this was the wrong address. I didn’t react so much because I didn’t want to stir up trouble. It was on Friday that I couldn’t take it anymo
Lisa’s POV 3 months later, after I finally picked the pieces of my life back, I went back to work with dad. He made me the chief Finance Officer. Honestly working was hard. It was a herculean task but I was up for the challenge. Well except for today.I sat in a fully air conditioned office but had beads of sweat running down my cheeks and no matter how many times I had swiped them away, there was more from where that came from. My phones and the land lines have been ringing none stop all morning. The company was on fire. Well Hypothetically.Over the weekend, a very damaging rumor arose like the stench from a refuse dump. It’s been said that Kay conglomerate were about to go bankrupt. I has had clients and customers breathing down my neck in the last 10hrs. She had begged and cried and barked and screamed. None worked. I ran my hand over my wavy locks, making it more of a mess, than it was before. I searched through my bag and took out a pack of tissues. I had exhausted the one i
Lisa's POVI leaned my back on my car. I was frustrated as I felt a sense of unease, the only thing that could be felt through me was the anger I felt towards Andre Luster, my ex husband.A black cloth was covered on my head as I wrapped it around my neck. I didn't want to be seen by anyone so at that moment I had to be discreet in hiding my identity otherwise before I would carry out my plans, it would flop right in my face. I was outside Andre's mansion and I could hear their happy laughters coming from inside. It seemed as though they were contented with everything. Happiness came knocking on their door at the expense of snatching my own happiness from me. I could feel them rubbing their perfect lives on my face and how they were taunting me with words I couldn't hear.The thought of everything felt as though a knife was plunged through my chest. Even if everyone turned their backs on me, I was still surprised on what came over Andre. The way he acted and how he instantly switche
Seraphina’s POVThe forest seemed to come alive as we ventured onward, each step igniting the vibrant magic woven into its very fabric. The air was thick with the scent of blooming blossoms and damp earth, as if the forest itself breathed in tandem with us. I could sense the spirits of the guardians guiding us, their presence like a warm embrace, assuring us that we were on the right path.“Where do you think we should go first?” Althea asked, turning her attention to the winding trails branching out before us. Each path appeared to beckon with its own mysteries.“Perhaps we should seek out the elders in Eldoria,” I suggested, recalling the Keeper’s wisdom about gathering knowledge. “They possess insights and histories that could empower our journey.”Faelan raised an eyebrow, his expression animated. “The Elders of Light! They are the ancient wisdom bearers of our realm. If anyone can guide us in nurturing our newfound abilities, it’s them.”The prospect of meeting the Elders sparked
Seraphina’s POVAs the sun climbed higher, illuminating the glade with its warm embrace, I felt a shift within me a surge of determination to honor the promise we had made. Each whisper of the wind felt like a gentle nudge, guiding us toward our fate. Althea and Faelan, standing resolute beside me, reflected the same resolve. Our journey together had transformed the weights we carried into wings.“Let’s move forward,” I said, my voice steady. “We’ve tapped into the essence of our light, but we must now discover how to apply it.”Althea nodded, her eyes glistening with excitement. “There’s so much to uncover, and I can't shake the feeling that the forest still holds secrets meant for us alone.”With renewed purpose, we ventured deeper into the heart of the forest. The air crackled with energy as we followed an unseen path one that felt alive and woven with magic. Each step we took resonated with the bond we had forged amidst adversity; it was as if the forest itself acknowledged our co
Seraphina’s POVWith the first light of dawn casting a golden hue over the Ethereal Glade, the three of us stood at the edge of a new beginning. The air shimmered with possibility, and the remnants of darkness felt like a distant memory a testament to the strength we held within us. The birds began to sing, their melodies intertwining with the rustling leaves, creating a symphony of rebirth.“Now what?” Althea asked, her brow furrowed in thought as she gazed at the shimmering pool, which now reflected the rising sun like a mirror of hope.I took a deep breath, feeling the warmth of the sun on my skin, which anchored me to the moment. “The Keeper spoke of balance. We confronted our inner darkness, but now we must discover how to nurture the light and use it to protect Eldoria.”Faelan nodded, tapping the head of his staff gently against the ground. “The Nexus may have revealed our fears, but it also brought forth our potential. We need to learn how to harness that power, both individua
Seraphina’s POVThe thrum of the forest surrounded us as Althea, Faelan, and I navigated our way back through the winding paths, the weight of our revelations pressing against my chest. We had peered into the depths of our own souls, confronted the darkness not just around us, but within us. Standing together, we had forged a bond that would carry us through the darkest of nights.The mist that had curled around us earlier was beginning to dissipate, revealing the silver glow of the moon casting its light upon a path that was ever so slightly illuminated. The ethereal creatures of the forest began to stir, their luminescent forms flitting between the trees. It felt as if the world was awakening to our newfound understanding, rejoicing alongside us.“None of us ever knew the struggles we were about to confront,” Althea said, her voice steady, yet filled with awe. “But having faced the truth about ourselves, I feel… stronger.”Faelan nodded, a determined look on his face. “We will need
Seraphina’s POVWith the fading sunlight casting long shadows across the forest floor, Althea, Faelan, and I pressed deeper into the heart of the woods. Our spirits were buoyed by the earlier victory, but the whispered echoes of the dark figure lingered in my mind, a constant reminder that we were far from safe.As we trudged through the underbrush, the sounds of the forest enveloped us chirping crickets and rustling leaves competing with the steady thrum of our hearts. After some time, we stumbled upon a path spiraling upward, leading us toward a series of rugged cliffs looming ahead.“Do you feel that?” Althea suddenly asked, halting in her tracks. An unsettling energy hung in the air, thick with ancient magic that hummed beneath our feet.“It feels different here, like we’re being watched,” Faelan replied cautiously, scanning our surroundings. I could see the grip on his staff tighten. “Stay alert. This could either be a place of refuge or a trap.”As we hiked up the winding trail,
Seraphina’s POVAs I stepped deeper into the forest alongside Althea and Faelan, the air felt thick with anticipation, the world around us vibrating with uncertainty. I couldn’t shake the memory of the gnarled tree its pulsing dark energy clung to my mind like a shadow, a lingering reminder of the strife we had just faced. Victory felt distant, almost ephemeral, and the darkness seemed to trail behind us, whispering malicious secrets into the corners of my thoughts.“Faelan,” Althea asked, furrowing her brow as we walked along the mossy path, “do you think the whispers intend to harm us, or are they trying to communicate?”“Whispers carry both truth and deceit, Althea,” Faelan replied, his calm demeanor a stark contrast to the growing tension I could feel. “We must tread carefully. Knowledge, like a double-edged sword, can be both a blessing and a curse.”I took a deep breath, attempting to push those unsettling memories aside. “We need to focus on understanding the root of this darkn
Seraphina’s POVThe air was thick with the scent of damp earth and the faintest hint of jasmine as Seraphina led her companions deeper into the heart of the forest, where the shadows had once roamed. The sunlight filtered through the treetops, creating a mosaic of light and shadow on the ground. With every step, the weight of their recent victory lingered in the atmosphere, but the nagging feeling of uncertainty haunted her thoughts.“Keep your senses sharp,” Faelan cautioned, his voice low and deliberate as they traversed a narrow path flanked by ancient trees that seemed to whisper secrets. Each rustle of leaves felt amplified, the forest alive with echoes of the past. “The darkness we faced may have receded, but it won’t be long before it seeks to regain its hold.”Althea walked beside Seraphina, her brow furrowed in thought. “We need to find the source. This darkness it’s not just a force of nature; it has a purpose. There must be a root we can sever to truly rid Eldoria of its gr
Seraphina's POVAs dawn broke upon Eldoria, the soft light glistened like a promise on the dewy grass. Lady Seraphina awoke with renewed determination coursing through her veins. The dreams that had haunted her the night before seemed to whisper strategies rather than fears. She rose, feeling invigorated despite the uncertainty looming ahead.The air was crisp and full of potential as she slipped into her armor, the weight comforting against her skin. Each piece symbolized the courage of those who would stand with her of Faelan, Althea, and the townsfolk who depended on their success.After a quick breakfast that consisted of thick porridge and honeyed bread, Seraphina joined her companions in the square where the townspeople had gathered to see them off. The mood was a mixture of solemnity and courage, as faces that once seemed weary now reflected a flickering determination. Children waved banners embroidered with protective runes, and the elderly offered blessings, their voices lac
Lisa's POV The air crackled with tension as the council chamber swallowed the concerned murmurs of the townsfolk. The golden light of the afternoon sun filtered through the stained glass windows, casting colorful patterns upon the walls, but the beauty of the moment was overshadowed by a growing dread.Lady Seraphina stood at the head of the long, oak table, her silver hair cascading over her shoulders like an ethereal waterfall. The council members, a mix of nobles and seasoned warriors, leaned forward, their faces drawn and anxious. Seraphina’s emerald eyes were fierce, reflecting her unwavering resolve.“Enough!” she declared, her voice resonating through the chamber like a bell calling the faithful to prayer. “We cannot allow fear to paralyze us any longer! The shadows grow stronger, and with each passing day, they threaten to consume our lands.”Lord Alaric, known for his skepticism, leaned back in his chair, crossing his arms defiantly. “And what do you propose we do, Lady Sera