_Thalassa's POV_
Valoria took a deep breath, her eyes serious. "I have the ability to tap into memories of the past and project them as images. With my powers, I can show you what truly happened. But I'll need certain items to make it work."
I shook my head in disbelief. "This doesn't sound possible. How do I know that you're not lying to me? You've already admitted to being part of Katherine's schemes."
Valoria's expression grew even more somber. "Thalassa, I understand your doubt. I've done terrible things, things I regret deeply. But hear me out. I helped Katherine because she paid me a large sum of money to keep silent about your mother's death. She also paid me to declare that you were cursed, to ensure that you would become isolated."
Her words made me feel sick. The pieces of th
