Dawn broke cold and gray, the kind of morning that felt like the world itself was holding its breath. I stood at the edge of the ritual space Morwyn had prepared, watching my siblings take their positions in a circle carved with symbols that glowed faintly in the early light.They looked so young. Selara with determination in her eyes, Kieran's jaw set against fear, Lyssa trying to be brave despite trembling hands. Dorian adjusted his glasses one final time, Cassia offered a maternal smile to the younger ones, and Torin stood with shoulders squared despite his missing arms.So young. And in a few hours, they'd look older."The circle is complete," Morwyn announced, her ancient voice carrying across the space. "Once I activate the ritual framework, there's no stopping. You must maintain the connection until the cleansing is finished, no matter how difficult it becomes.""We understand," Selara said, speaking for all of them."Do you?" Morwyn's violet eyes were grave. "Because understan
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