Nina POV. Cyrus has had Jacob brought in. Jacob was Evans' most trusted sorcerer. Evans is dead. I was expecting Jacob to show sadness or panic, but he didn't. He was very calm and didn't show anything unusual, as if nothing had happened. "Hello, Nina," Jacob called my name. He was so calm. It was strange. "What's going on with the gems?" I asked directly. Jacob responded with a smile, "I knew you would come to ask that question. First, I want you to know that the energy of that gemstone does not cause you harm." "Because it is your mother's." I was shocked by Jacob's words. "My mother? What is this all about?" I asked afterward. Jacob continued, "Fiona is beautiful, kind, and brave. No one did not love her. Back then, I was just a small wizard; your mother is the daughter of

