Lucas stood there by the running fountain, a sinister grin spread across his face. In his hand, he held a necklace, containing Melissa's blood. He had devised a plan to confuse Avalor's senses and connection to Melissa by sending her scent towards him, ensuring that Avalor would never find her first.

Lucas revealed in his twisted victory, knowing that he held power over Avalor's desperate search. He believed that if Melissa couldn't be his, then he would make sure Avalor would never have her either. It fueled his ego to see Avalor's frustration and despair as he searched in vain for his beloved.

With a malicious chuckle, Lucas carefully concealed...