THE CHOSEN ONE
When he spoke, his voice rang out like a verdict.
"The flame never chooses wrong, Maxim." He looked at his son with calculated coldness, as if he cared more about the family’s honor than any feelings. "Everyone must respect the power of the ancestors. It chose Aiyana. There’s nothing more to discuss."
Maxim didn’t respond right away, but his eyes overflowed with contempt as he looked at me. He took a step back, distancing himself from everything that came with the choice.
"The flame may have chosen, but I didn’t. I won’t let this control me." He was defiant, his voice tight with anger, as if his last shred of resistance was breaking with each word.
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