Lucian remained frozen where the spirit of his mother had vanished. Her last thing she said to him before she left him with his worst nightmare. Serena is the one to lifting the curse. His mother's voice had troubled something deep inside of him—his skin had felt hot, hotter than the fire of his ancestors. He couldn't allow the darkness to consume her. They wouldn't let her destroy her. But he would do whatever it took to keep Serena safe from those who sought to prey on her.
His resolve hardened. Lucian gave a final breath of determination, turned around, and made his way back toward the house, a million thoughts racing through his mind. He had to reach her before it was too late.
As he neared the door of Serena's room, he saw Mira pacing nervously, each step revealing the same sense of dread Lucian was harbouring. The instant she heard him step, her eyes flew to him.
"Where is Serena?" Lucian said, his voice urgent.
