Dawn broke over Obsidian City. The first rays of light pierced through the morning mist, and the entire city stirred to life under a heavy, charged silence. The streets were lined with onlookers, the air thick with anticipation. Security personnel stood at every corner, their postures rigid, their eyes scanning the crowds for any sign of trouble. The city had not seen such a gathering in decades, and every soul present understood the weight of the moment.In the VIP lounge, Avery stood before the floor-to-ceiling window, carefully adjusting the collar of her mother's formal gown. The fabric was rich and elegant, a deep shade of sapphire that brought warmth to her mother's pale features. She smoothed the fabric with gentle hands, making sure every fold was perfect. Her mother's eyes, still clouded from the trauma of years past, darted nervously at the grand spectacle outside the window. Her fingers curled tightly around the edge of Avery's sleeve, seeking comfort in the famili
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