Aurora's POV
The hidden chamber beneath my mother's old cottage seemed to pulse with ancient magic as I pushed open the heavy wooden door. Dust motes danced in the beam of my celestial light, swirling around centuries-old artifacts and towering bookshelves.
"This is incredible," Mason breathed, his eyes wide as he took in the collection. "Your mother was gathering intelligence on the Void Hunters long before they started hunting her."
Ethan moved protectively closer as we ventured deeper into the chamber. "She was preparing for something. Look at these defensive wards - they're unlike anything I've ever seen."
I approached a massive desk covered in star charts and ancient texts. My hands trembled as I picked up a leather-bound journal, recognizing my mother's elegant handwriting.
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