Aria Pov : Aria stood beside the window of the Council Hall long after Kael, Lyra, Rowan, and Finn had left. Through the glass, she watched their figures disappear beyond the city gates. She could still follow them. Every instinct told her to. But she remained where she was. She had only recently found Lyra. And perhaps that was exactly why she needed to stay behind. During their journey to the temple, Aria had slowly realized something. Lyra didn't need another person deciding what was best for her. Kael already protected her. Rowan watched over the investigation. Finn had become part of their small circle. If Aria followed Lyra everywhere, she might become another person trying to control her life. She didn't want that. She wanted to be her sister. Not her guardian. There was another reason too. The temple had left Aria with questions of her own. About their family. About the years they had spent apart. About the memories that still refused
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