Mia’s POVComing back hurt more than leaving.My first breath in the bridge realm tasted like ozone and rain. The rebuilt Throne Room greeted us with open arches and shifting skies, the veins of pink and silver underfoot beating in a steady, patient rhythm.We collapsed in a heap on the bridge, tangled in limbs and magic.Sybil reached us first, her cloak trailing sparks as she rushed forward. Her hands hovered over my face, checking, measuring, and whispering spells under her breath.“Mia? ” Her voice trembled. “Are you—”“I’m here,” I croaked.Damian’s arm was still around me, solid and warm. Nyx lay flat on her back nearby, laughing weakly at the ceiling. Kael propped himself on his sword like it was the only thing keeping him upright.Sybil exhaled, shoulders slumping in relief. “You reckless children.”“You love us,” Nyx said.“Unfortunately,” Sybil muttered, but her eyes were wet.The resonance hummed
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