Read the beginning of a story: Elara had always dreamed of exploring the Whispering Woods, a place forbidden to all villagers. One sunny morning, driven by curiosity, she slipped past the ancient stone gates. The trees were taller than she imagined, their leaves a vibrant emerald green. As she ventured deeper, the sunlight began to fade, and strange, melodic sounds echoed through the forest. Suddenly, she stumbled upon a hidden clearing, where a magnificent, glowing flower pulsed with an otherworldly light. Which sentence best concludes this part of the story, setting up a new mystery?
A) Elara quickly picked the flower and ran back to her village, eager to show everyone her discovery.