Sanctuary of Memories

She inhaled deeply, the scent settling in her chest—and for the first time since breakfast, the weight on her shoulders eased.

Bianca stood beside Lyra at the entrance of the manor, the stone steps cool beneath their feet. The towering facade seemed to rise effortlessly from the forest floor, flanked by pines that swayed gently in the afternoon sun.

Lyra’s eyes widened, taking in the intricate c