CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTEEN - VILLAGE CURIOSITIES

After what felt like hours of exploration, Anna emerged from another hidden door into a room she'd never seen before. It was a small, circular chamber with a domed ceiling painted with constellations. The walls were lined with ancient-looking astronomical instruments and star charts. "An observatory," Anna breathed, awed by the discovery. She approached one of the charts, tracing the unfamiliar constellations with her finger. This room felt magical, untouched by the tensions and politics of the rest of the mansion. Energized by her discovery, Anna continued her explorations over the next few days. She found a forgotten music room with dust-covered instruments, a tiny chapel hidden away in the east wing, and a rooftop garden that offered breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. Each new discovery felt like a small victory, a piece of Ulfheim that was hers alone. In these hidden corners, she could forget about Freya's hostility and her own insecurities. Here, she could simply