Magnus remains blissfully unaware of the intricate web of schemes and intrigues I am meticulously crafting, concealing my intentions from his unsuspecting gaze. I am attempting to escape the confines of the realm. But not escape like how I ran Lucius. I just wanted to get out of this place without making him try to say I shouldn’t because it’s not safe for their child. I yearn to escape to the mall, desperate to relieve the throbbing pain in my head. This place has become a suffocating prison, and I crave the freedom to roam. Selene, on the other hand, should remain concealed, for her safety depends on it. I crave answers that will illuminate the shadows of my mind. I’m filled with an abundance of questions. I inhaled deeply, savoring the crisp air as I stepped out of my room and desc