The couple couldn't comprehend what they were seeing. But what frightened them even more was its consequences.
On Serena's back was a curling script, glowing with an purple shadowy light that pulsed faintly.
Lord Cedric in the voice of a whisper, began to read aloud the small text:
"To Lady Serena,
The Elven Queen has fallen. We trust you to keep this news secret from the humans as we initiate the next phase.
Long live Eldryth."
The words hung in the air, until Lord Cedric instinctively reached out to touch the glowing inscription, murmuring a chant as back up.
As his fingertips brushed against Serena's warm skin, the purple glow vanished instantly, startling him and causing him to release his spell.
A wave of warmth washed over Serena's body before she collapsed onto the plush carpet with a soft thud.
"Serena!" Mirenia cried out, rushing forward, but Cedric's arm shot out to her.
He looked at her and shook his head, and Mirenia, despite her anguish, understood.
