C8 Temptation and Tribulation

As the days turned into weeks, Elara found herself consumed by her quest to understand the Nightshade's mysteries. Every spare moment was devoted to research, experimentation, and contemplation, her obsession driving her to the brink of exhaustion.

One evening, as she pored over ancient texts in Nadia's garden, a sense of frustration gnawed at her. Despite her tireless efforts