Episode - 146

[Seraphine’s POV]

Dorian's revelation hung heavily in the air, like a dark cloud casting a shadow over our fragile alliance. The labyrinth, once a silent observer, seemed to absorb the weight of our conversation, its ancient stones echoing with the gravity of his words.

"You must understand, Seraphine," Dorian said, his voice laced with a cold detachment that sent a chill down my spine, "those who perished in Silverbrook Haven were but insignificant creatures in the grand scheme of things. Their lives were a small sacrifice for a greater purpose."

His callous words hit me like a blow to the heart. The anger that had simmered beneath the surface boiled over, and I couldn't contain it any longer. How could he speak so callously of innocent lives lost?

"You dare to dismiss them as insignificant?" I seethed, my voice trembling with a potent mix of anger and disbelief. "They were mothers, fathers, children—people with dreams, hopes, and love in their hearts. Their lives had value, and you