chapter 9: A Parting Gift

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In the days that followed, Evelyn packed her belongings, preparing to leave Blackmoor. But before she could depart, she felt a strange compulsion to return to the shore one last time. Standing at the edge of the cliff, she looked out at the sea, her heart heavy yet at peace.

Suddenly, a glint of silver caught her eye, half-buried in the sand. She walked toward it, her pulse quickening as she uncovered a small, intricate locket—a locket she had seen in her visions, one that Lucien had once worn. She opened it, finding a faded miniature portrait of him and a faint etching that read, For love, I would surrender all.

The locket felt warm in her hands, and Evelyn knew it was his final gift, a piece of him left behind to remind her of their bond. She slipped it around her neck, feeling the weight of it settle over her heart.

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