VALERIA

«Eneara, I have never regretted a decision so deeply. My whims brought terrible consequences to the world and to your fragile body.

Your desire to be a mother—I will fulfill it. I will create three special treasures for you. Thank you for showing me freedom through your eyes.»

“This is part of the passage you deciphered at the Altar,” Quinn says as the three of us sit inside the castle library.

“I know, but I still didn’t understand a thing,” I admit, seated across from them with a long