Lumina walked toward the room, the sacred chamber where the coven pool rested at the heart of the coven room.
She had just gotten the news that her lovely sister was there and Lumin couldn't understand why.
Her steps were steady, almost unnaturally precise, as though her body remembered the path even when her eyes could not fully guide her.
The faint echo of her footsteps blended with the distant sound of dripping water.
"My lady… don't you think we shouldn't…" Stella's voice trailed behind her, laced with worry.
But Lumina did not slow. If anything, her pace quickened, so accurate and controlled that Stella faltered in surprise before hurrying after her.
There was something different in the way Lumina moved now.
Finally, they both reached the inner chamber and the doors opened.
"Stay back!" Lumina told her handmaid.
"My lady but.." her words trailed off as Lumina walked inside, ignoring her.
