Arachne's face paled, her voice trembling. "A banshee? You're a monster, Ezrianna. Leave, now."Ezrianna stood firm, her eyes locked on Arachne's. "I won't leave. I need to learn control."The three-year-old boy watched, wide-eyed, sensing tension."Mommy, who's this?" he asked, tugging on Arachne's skirt.Arachne's voice trembled. "No one, child. Stay away from her."Elowen, still in mouse form, peeked from her cage, shame etched on her tiny face.Kael, Arachne's husband, scowled, his eyes filled with contempt. "You're a curse, Ezrianna. A blight on our family."Ezrianna's jaw clenched. "I mean no harm. I just need guidance."Arachne's eyes narrowed. "We can't trust you. You're a danger to our family, our village.""I know how to take care of this," Arachne declared, her voice cold. "We'll take her to the village elder. Let him decide her fate."Kael nodded in agreement, his expression unyielding. "Yes, let the elder deal with her."Ezrianna's heart sank, sensing the hostility.The group set out
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