The sea stretched across the dark horizon, speckled with distant lights.

And for the first time in a long while, Celina felt like the sea itself—vast on the outside, yet in silent storm within.

The car now approached the luxurious hotel where the dinner would take place. Golden lights reflected off the bodywork, and elegantly dressed people were already arriving in their gala attire.

Celina took a deep breath and released the sapphire pendant.

She forced herself to remember: she was strong.

Ind