The swirling vortex around Lena seemed to pulse with her emotions, rage, confusion, love, and fear. Her mother’s cold smile, juxtaposed with the warmth Lena had long associated with her, made her heart ache. Kaden and Lucan stood behind her, their trust evident but their wariness palpable.“Why are you doing this?” Lena demanded, her voice steady but laced with pain.Her mother’s form shifted slightly, as though the reality of her presence wavered. “Because you need to see the truth, Lena. You’ve built your strength on lies, on half-truths crafted to control you. But now, you stand at the precipice of understanding. I am offering you freedom.”Lucan stepped forward, his tone sharp. “Freedom? By manipulating her into questioning everything she’s fought for? You’re no savior.”Kaden placed a hand on Lena’s shoulder, grounding her. “You don’t have to listen to her. We’ve come this far together. Whatever she’s hiding, we’ll face it as one.”Lena’s mother’s eyes flickered with disdain. “An
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