Chapter 64

• The stronghold buzzed with a quiet tension as Amara and her team worked tirelessly to decode the ancient texts they had retrieved from the witches’ repository. Scrolls and tomes were spread across the war room table, the faint glow of the artifact casting shadows over the worn parchment. Everyone was focused, their efforts driven by the urgency of uncovering the artifact’s secrets before Rita and Morganna made their next move.
• Amara felt a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos. With the witches’ notes and the mention of the Blood Trial, they were piecing together a clearer picture of the artifact’s history. Each revelation brought them closer to understanding its power—and its vulnerabilities. But as they delved deeper into the ancient writings, the weight of responsibility pressed heavily on Amara’s shoulders.
• “We’re making progress,” Asher said, glancing up from a scroll. “If we can figure out how the Blood Trial works, we might actually stand a chance.”