“Juliette is dead.” “Am I?” she asked, with a tilt of her head. “Yes. I stabbed you in the heart myself. I watched the life leave your eyes. It’s haunted me, whether I am sleeping or awake.” “You merely released me from my mortal body. My essence lives on,” the Oracle said, taking a step towards her. “I came here. To wait for you. To see you.” “How? How is that possible?” Scarlett whispered, her voice cracking. “Blood magic,” Juliette said grimly. “Powerful, ancient blood magic.” “You knew I would come here? How?” Scarlett asked, unable to hide the shock and surprise in her voice. “I am a
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