Chapter 131: The Dark Art Unveiled

Thelma Zane's POV: The summer sun blazed overhead, but the air carried the floral fragrance of spring, as if the season itself had decided to linger. Life felt unusually calm, yet underneath it, a subtle tension simmered. Avril and Perrin had fallen deeply in love, and she often shared her thoughts about him with us. From her radiant smiles and dreamy gazes, it seemed as though she could hardly wait to marry Perrin, perhaps even the next day. Perrin, with his honest demeanor, was seemingly the perfect match. But as the old saying goes, "One may know a person's face but not their heart." Dorothy, Mara, and I took it upon ourselves to act as unofficial advisors, ensuring the pair navigated their budding romance safely. Occasionally, Emma and Jordin would join us, bringing their own flair to the discussions. It was amusing how quickly they became friends with Avril and Mara, breaking the unwritten rules of noble conduct. Social status, it seemed, had ceased to dictate the terms of th