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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.

trail of bubbles.

Peace at last.

(Lucas's POV)

at Matriarch Evelyn's

the Stone family had isolated her. The defeat in her posture

instinct

car," I instructed

as

suddenly pulled over at Moonstone Bridge, alarm bells

I ordered when her car remained stationary for several

away. I stepped out into the

senses

Into the

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scent-tinged with despair so profound it

car door stood ajar, the interior light casting a weak glow on the empty seat. I followed

I called, my voice echoing

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