Amelia’s POV “Dad…” My voice sounded distant, even to my own ears. Silver light crawled beneath my skin, tracing delicate patterns along my wrists. It wasn't painful, exactly. It felt like ice and fire had somehow become the same thing, flowing through my veins with a rhythm that didn't belong to my heartbeat. My father held my shoulders. “Amelia, look at me.” I tried. His face blurred, then sharpened again. His storm-gray eyes searched mine with an intensity that frightened me more than the strange light. “Can you hear me?” “Yes.” “Good. Keep your eyes on me. Don't fight whatever you're feeling. Just breathe.” “How am I supposed to breathe when my hands are glowing?” “Like this.” He inhaled slowly, deliberately, demonstrating until I reluctantly followed his rhythm. One breath. Then another. The silver patterns flickered. My father noticed immediately. “That's it, sweetheart. Keep breathing.” The light dimmed slightly, but it didn't disappear. Behind him, the warr
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