Maliyla's POV

As soon as I found out my parents were coming to Crystal Blood, I was all kinds of fucked up. It had been months since I had seen or heard from them. I was torn between the longing for a reunion and the fear of facing the painful memories and unresolved issues that my parents represented. The thought of seeing them again stirred up a mix of excitement, anxiety, and apprehension, leaving me in a state of emotional turmoil.

"Maliyla," Hathor's voice echoed in my head.

"Perfect ...