Despite her newfound strength, Lila couldn't escape the vulnerabilities of her human heart.
Doubts about her worthiness of such power and fears of losing herself to it plagued her mind.
In moments of doubt, Ethan was always there to reassure her, anchoring her to her humanity and reminding her of the kind-hearted soul he had fallen in love with.
But as Elysia celebrated Lila's rise to power, an unforeseen threat emerged from within the Quantum Research Institute.
A faction of scientists, envious of her abilities, plotted to take her down, fearing she might become a tyrant.