Chapter 190

MASON

CHAPTER 190

As the sun began to set over the ancient castle, casting a golden glow across the vast courtyard, a sense of immense power and ancient wisdom permeated the air. The Lord of the Order of the Witches, a figure cloaked in long, flowing robes, stood at the center of the courtyard, surrounded by towering stone walls adorned with moss and ivy. Behind him, the entrance to the castle loomed, its heavy iron gates creaking ever so slightly in the gentle breeze.

In the center of the courtyard, nestled within a small jade cradle, lay a baby. Its tiny face, peaceful and innocent, radiated a pure light that seemed to illuminate the surrounding area. The Lord of the Order, known as Artemus, peered down at the child with a mixture of awe and concern. His piercing blue eyes, lined with age and wisdom, glimmered with an ethereal purpose.

Satisfied that the baby, young Seraphina, was now safe from the clutches of evil, Artemus turned his attention to those who had allowed jealousy and