Chapter 3: Catalyst
Under the dappled, golden light of the summer afternoon, the verdant canopy of leaves sheltered a secluded bench, tucked away from the prying eyes of the world. And there, upon this hidden seat of serenity, Victoria perched like a queen in her silken sorceress's robe of crimson, her hair the lustrous cascade of spun gold, her eyes emerald jewels shining with an ancient, timeless wisdom.