A wave of shock rippled through the battlefield as Olivia's accusation echoed through the storm. Alex, privy to the truth through his connection with Anya, watched the scene unfold with a mix of understanding and dread.
"You said that like you don't remember what happened long ago!" Olivia screamed, her voice laced with raw pain and fury.
Sebastian remained impassive, his obsidian eyes betraying none of his emotions. "There was a mistake, yes," he rumbled, his voice devoid of warmth. "But it was a battle, Olivia. Your parents were valiant knights, but the battlefield is a chaotic place."
Olivia's response was a guttural yell. "Mistake? You killed them, Sebastian! You burned them to ash with your cursed fire magic! They weren't just knights – they were my parents!"
