"Unfortunately, Lyra found the truth. She discovered what I was. A Wanderer. That my magic was not pure. That the tricks I had taught her were dark. She found out from old books cause she studied a lot. She confronted me. She told me it was against the oath of sisterhood. Told me to leave Lycanthria, that if the circle found out, she wouldn't be able to protect me from the consequences. I had nowhere to go. I begged. I pleaded with her. I asked her for time. To let me prove that I meant no harm. I told her I was on the run from something far more dangerous than the Circle and had to protect my child. She said it didn't matter. The oath was the oath. She threatened to tell the circle." Her voice broke.
Aveloria's voice was tight. "And what did you do? You killed my mother."
Eirene nodded once. "I killed her."
Silence reigned. Aveloria stood perfectly still. Fresh tears streamed down her face, but she made no sound. She did not attempt to wipe it away.
