Chapter 10
Marcus's Warning
Anya seeks counsel from her former mentor, Marcus Bellweather. He confirms her suspicions about Thorne, warning her of his ruthlessness and the dangers of unchecked ambition.
The scent of old paper and brewing Earl Grey tea was a familiar comfort to Anya, a stark contrast to the sterile, metallic tang of her laboratory. She sat opposite Marcus Bellweather in his study, a room overflowing with books that seemed to hold more stories than the shelves could contain. Sunlight, softened by the sheer curtains, dappled across his worn leather armchair. Anya clutched her mug, the warmth seeping into her chilled fingers. She had come to him with a heavy heart, the weight of Thorne’s reappearance pressing down on her like a physical burden.
“He’s back, Marcus,” she began, her voice barely a whisper. “Elias Thorne.”
Marcus’s brow furrowed, his gaze sharpening. He set down the teacup he had been holding, its delicate floral pattern suddenly seeming out of place against the gravitas of the moment. “Thorne,” he repeated, the name a low rumble. “I had hoped he would remain a ghost of the past.”
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