PAGES OF DESTINY

I descended the staircase, each step echoing through the dimly lit hallway. The anticipation and urgency weighed heavily on my shoulders, an invisible burden that propelled me forward. My mind buzzed with the need to find information about Selene, to unlock the secrets hidden within the dusty tomes of the library.

Selene's curse gnawed at my soul, a constant reminder of the darkness that threatened to consume me. It whispered in my ear, urging me to dive deeper, to seek answers that could break the chains that bound me. With every passing moment, the urgency grew stronger, intensifying the shivers that ran down my spine.

At the bottom of the staircase, Asher leaned against the railing, a mischievous smile tugging at the corners of his lips. His eyes sparkled with anticipation, oblivious to the storm raging within me. I plastered a facade of casual curiosity across my face, hiding the turmoil that churned deep within my being.

"Ready for a trip into the depths of knowledge?" he asked,