Chapter 153

Maeve’s POV

“What happened?” I asked, leaning forward against the massive table. My eyes flicked to Aurelisse, who sat beside me clutching a black crystal ball. Her slender fingers traced its surface as if she were lost in whatever lay within.

Zephyra’s voice remained steady. “Last night, under the Blood Moon, Aurelisse had two visions. One showed an all-out war, the other concerned Shota’s magic.” She paused and met my eyes. “It’s free.”

Gasps erupted around the chamber. For a moment, I couldn’t speak. “That’s not possible,” I muttered, folding my hands as though to steady myself.

“I know what we were told,” Zephyra replied. “After the attack, Valerius fled, and you re-imprisoned Shota’s magic in its cage. But Aurelisse’s visions—though never crystal clear—