Lura's words hung in the air like a challenge . Her eyes glinting with a mixture of warning and curiosity. Avery felt a shiver run down her spine as she tried to process the implications.
"What do you mean ?" Avery asked , her voice barely above a whisper .
Lyra glanced around the room , as if ensuring they were truly alone . "Julian's plan for you go far beyond making you his queen , "she said , her voice low and urgent . "He intends to use you to solidify his power and control over Tenebrous."
Avery's mind reeled as she tried to comprehend the scope of Julian's ambitions. "But why me ?" she asked , feeling a sense of unease .
Lyra's smile was enigmatic . "You possess a certain - - - quality , Avery . A quality that makes you uniquely valuable to Julian "
Suddenly , the sound of footsteps echoed outside the room , growing louder with each passing moment . Lyra's eyes locked onto Avery's a warning flashing between them .
"We'll continue this conversation another time , " Lyra whispered, before disappearing into the shadows like a ghost .
Avery was left standing alone , her heart pounding in her chest . What secrets lay hidden in the shadows of Blackwood Manor ? And what lay ahead for her in this treacherous world of power and deception?
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