Aurora paced anxiously while Brian and Kenan whispered to each other. She wanted to ask questions but held back, worried it might distract Dustin and interfere with Alicia's treatment.

At that moment, Grace stood silently by Dustin's side and acted as his guardian.

As time passed, Alicia looked visibly uncomfortable and began sweating profusely. The black mist gradually surrounded her, and it soon enveloped Dustin.

Time dragged on until he finally opened his eyes and took a deep breath. A vor