FERRIS’ POVThe moment Raven stepped into the space, the atmosphere shifted.She walked in silently, wearing a black cloak that moved like shadows themselves. When she got to where I stood, she bowed her head in respect. The guards instinctively stepped away from her. She didn’t need authority. She
FERRIS’ POVIt was long past midnight, but sleep wouldn’t come.The halls of the castle were darker than usual. The silence was thick and it felt like the walls were closing in on me. I walked slowly, not really knowing where I was going—just needing to move, needing to breathe.And then I saw the n
She laughed at her own story. I didn’t.Lyra, perched in her high chair, kept turning toward me. Her small hands reached for me as she smiled “Dada,” she said, grinning.I leaned over and kissed her soft curls, then Kael’s head.And I stood up.Elise blinked, confused. “Ferris?”“I have something to
“I propose Kael be sent to the Monastery of the Silent Moon.” He said.Everyone gasped. Even Eden tensed.“What?” I asked, glaring at him.“The monks of the Moon Temple are trained in handling divine and dangerous energy,” Varric continued. “They can guide him. Cleanse him, if needed. They’ve done i
FERRIS' POVThe palace felt like it was holding its breath.The walls felt like they were all closing in on me. The silence in the halls wasn’t peaceful—it was heavy.it felt like everyone was watching and waiting.. Every servant I passed lowered their gaze too quickly or bowed too deeply. Their move
Glass goblets trembled. Plates rattled. The twin doors burst open as if a hurricane came in. Nobles staggered, shielding their eyes. Wind moved through the hall like a living thing. “What the hell—” one of the elders shouted, standing halfway as if ready to shift. Lyra’s curls flew wild in the w