Inside the coven house, Aria's keen eyes caught sight of Chani emerging from a room suspiciously close to Elara's. The smile adorning Chani's face only heightened Aria's suspicion; there was something about the woman that didn't sit well with her from the moment they met. Aria's instincts screamed warning as she watched Chani's movements, her guard rising with each passing moment.
However, before Aria could dwell further on her suspicions, Thorne emerged from Elara's room, diverting her attention. His presence grounded her, anchoring her thoughts in the present moment. Aria pushed aside her doubts about Chani for the time being, knowing they had more pressing matters to attend to.
"Aria," Thorne called out, his voice firm yet tinged with urgency. "We need to make our way to Gabriel's cottage. There's much to prepare for what lies ahead." He gestured toward the door, his gaze unwavering as he silently urged Aria to follow his lead.
