The mysterious man handed Anya a small, intricately carved box. "A message from the Moonflower," he said, his eyes serious. "It's a gift, but also a warning."
Anya took the box, feeling a surge of excitement mixed with trepidation. What could the message be? She opened the box, revealing a small piece of parchment with a cryptic message scrawled on it.
"The path to your destiny begins with a choice," the message read. "Choose wisely, for the consequences of your decision will shape the course of your life."
Anya looked up at the man, but he was already turning to leave. "Wait!" she called out, but he disappeared into the shadows.
She felt a sense of frustration and confusion. What choice did she need to make? And what were the consequences? Anya turned the parchment over in her hand, searching for any hidden meaning.
As she stood there, lost in thought, Anya heard the sound of footsteps approaching. It was her maid, Elara. "Milady, your parents are looking for you," she said, her voice soft.
Anya hesitated, unsure of what to do. Should she go back to the manor, or should she try to uncover more about the mysterious man and the Moonflower?