NARRATOR

Behind the balcony curtains, Gabrielle watched one of her dearest daughters.

She had cared for her so much, guiding her destiny to begin the salvation of this land that she had nearly destroyed through her own selfishness.

Her silver eyes glowed intensely, listening to every one of Valeria’s prayers.

An ethereal smile appeared on Gabrielle’s lips.

Her silhouette shimmered, hidden in the corner, before returning home.

Everyone was so distracted, no one had noticed that an unexpected guest had slipped into the castle.

Gabrielle leaned wearily against the doorframe, nearly collapsing.

But her tired eyes gazed toward Valeria with relief.

She wouldn’t mind lending her body a thousand times over if it meant helping her family.

Valeria, standing on the balcony with her eyes closed, never noticed when the clouds parted and a bright light bathed her.

The full moon seemed ready to embrace her at any moment.

Her eyelashes fluttered as she looked up in awe.

Valeria knew—she knew with abs