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The icy water of Silvermoon River engulfed me as I plunged from Moonstone Bridge. I made no attempt to fight the current, letting it pull me under without resistance.

Cold wrapped around me like a merciful blanket, numbing the pain that had consumed me for so long. My lungs burned, demanding air, but I ignored their plea.

This was my choice. My release.

The weight of grief that had crushed me since Lily's death seemed to lighten as the water carried me deeper. No more fighting for justice that would never come. No more watching Victoria triumph while I suffered.

"Lily, Mommy is coming," I thought as consciousness began to fade.

My fingers tightened around Lily's Ashes Crystal Pendant, the small container holding a

portion of my daughter's remains. It felt warm against my palm despite the freezing water

surrounding me.

In the murky darkness, I imagined I could see Lily reaching for me with her tiny hands, her

sweet face smiling as she waited for me to join her.

of my air escaped in a trail of bubbles. The roaring

Peace at last.

(Lucas's POV)

wasn't right. I'd watched Olivia at Matriarch

had isolated her. The

protective instinct in

I instructed Thomas Griffin, my driver.

vehicle in sight as we

car suddenly pulled over at Moonstone Bridge, alarm bells rang

ordered when her car remained stationary for several

distance away. I

senses

Into the

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with despair so profound

stood ajar, the interior light casting a weak glow on the empty seat. I followed her scent toward

called, my voice

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