Chapter 18
- As the council adjourned, Seraphina felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned to see Anya, her sharp features softened by a rare smile.
- “You did well,” Anya said. “Convincing them wasn’t easy, but you pulled it off.”
- Seraphina exhaled slowly, the tension in her chest easing slightly. “It’s a start. But there’s still so much to do.”