Chapter 52. Unconventional Methods

Lilly’s POV

I woke up to the sound of a bird chirping at my window and struggled to open my heavy eyelids.

After blinking a few times against the bright light, I realized I was back in my assigned room at the Royal Packhouse.

“Goddess,” I moaned. “How the hell…?”

My thoughts raced, and for a moment, I wondered if everything had just been a dream.

I tossed the blankets aside and quickly got out of bed.

The door was intact—everything looked normal. The bracelet was back on my wrist, catching the sunlight.

I narrowed my eyes.

Was the bracelet truly charmed? Could it really erase my memories?

“Asena,” I whispered, my heart racing so fast it felt like it might explode in my chest.

“Good morning,” Asena’s voice chimed in my mind, startling me.

“Asena, is that really you?” I asked.

“In spirit, my dear human,” she chuckled.

“Am I dreaming? Is this moment real?” I asked. “Why can I hear you with this bracele