The room was once filled with a burst of light, but now it was shrouded in a heavy silence. Magnus observed with bittersweet emotions as the ethereal light surrounding Cassiopeia dissipated into thin air. The enchantress, deeply focused, persisted with her incantations, yet the once formidable magic now seemed to diminish.
Croasia stood next to Alexis, her hands clasped together, her gaze fixed on her step-sister. The atmosphere in the room was thick with anticipation as everyone held their breath, their hearts yearning for Cassiopeia to awaken.
Magnus stepped closer to the bed, his gaze never leaving Cassiopeia. "Please," he whispered, a plea to the forces beyond their understanding. But as the seconds ticked by, there was no change in her condition. The enchantress's shoulders slumped
