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Tensions ran high throughout the day as the manor was forced to deal with Luke in his raging spell. He stormed through the house with his heavy footsteps, glaring at anyone who got too close. His anger was like a tidal wave, slamming into everyone until they wished the earth would open up and swallow them whole.
Bella didn’t leave her room. She did not want to see him, especially in a situation like this. Luke’s temper always got the better of him, but now that he was missing the orb, his rage was all over the place.
“What is so special about the orb anyway?” she asked Ava, who was sitting on the windowsill and scribbling something on a notepad.
“The orb of Zephyr?” she asked offhandedly. “Well, it’s only his most prized possession.”
“I get that, but why?” Bella asked.
Ava had
