## Chapter 13: Shattered Memories
(Olivia's POV)
The warm water cascaded over my shoulders as I stood in the private bathroom of my room at Moonlight Manor. Tomorrow was the territory dispute hearing, and I needed to be at my best. The steam rose around me, creating a cocoon of temporary peace.
A sharp crash echoed from my bedroom, shattering the tranquility.
My heart lurched. What was that sound?
I hastily rinsed the soap from my skin, my hands trembling as I reached for my cotton pajamas. The fabric clung to my damp skin as I threw it on, not bothering to dry myself properly.
I rushed out of the bathroom, my bare feet slipping slightly on the hardwood floor.
The sight that greeted me made my blood freeze in my veins.
Fragments of light blue ceramic scattered across the floor like
