Vivienne and Percival returned to their place.

An hour later, Matthew called. "Viv," he began, "those guys in black were long gone by the time we got there, but we've ID'd the bodies. All missing their hearts." "Fifteen in total, all underage girls, and none of them in the system."

Vivienne wasn't surprised.

The body she had found with Delilah likely came from the same source.

For someone like Abigail, using the undead to harvest these victims for her healing rituals was child's play.

The reason she hadn't touched these people before was fear of exposing her final trump card too soon.

But taking the hearts of a dozen people in one go showed her resolve.

Abigail was gearing up for a final showdown!

The next day, Vivienne took the mysterious box to Finnian.

When it came to exotic artifacts, no one was more knowledgeable than him.

Inspecting the box, Finnian nodded, "I can unlock it, but it'll take two days."

Vivienne was about to leave when Finnian stopped her, "Hold up, take a look at this. Just found it."

He handed her an ancient book.

It seemed at least a century old, documenting the cultural history of what was now the Southern Lakes region. But one line caught Vivienne's eye, tightening her expression. She read the entire story.

Setting down the book, her thoughts connected like dots, a smirk playing on her lips. "So, my hunch was right!"

Finnian stayed silent for a moment, then nodded. "If all this adds up, it clears up a lot of our questions."

Power corrupts, and when you add a

point, she might just snap from years of failed plans turning her

went straight to the

her undead soldiers; she must have everything

"Then you should stay put, let me protect you. Or we could hide out at your grandfather's. The ancient warrior lineage still carries weight; nobody

when was the

the only way to solve problems is to face them head-on?

and I can't stand the thought of you in danger." Vivienne's gaze softened,

this box, I might be able to predict her final 'weapon."" "If you really want to help, focus on unlocking this. That way, we can stay one step

safety, and don't go

waved her

this from her grandfather? If he found out, he'd rally all his sons

back, Vivienne sat

a call, her voice hushed but tinged

her eyes, asking

my mom wants to invite you over for dinner to properly thank

was pleasantly surprised by Vivienne's straightforward agreement. "Mom, Vivienne said yes.

apologized

hadn't expected her mom to suddenly decide on a dinner

flushed with a hint

moment, Vivienne was taken

almost

Daphne, Anna was just

had recently

the

her to mature

return, it seemed like the

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