The Last Blackthorne Heir Returns
Through her senses, I could feel the currents of magic that ran through the house, ancient protections laid by generations of Blackthornes.
Some areas glowed brightly in our shared perception: the nursery, my father's study, and a small room in the east wing that felt particularly sacred. Others were dimmer, their protective magic weakened by the Northern Alliance's occupation. But as Diamond pushed deeper into the house, seeking out the source of our unease, we encountered something unexpected—a barrier. Not physical, but magical, blocking our exploration of the basement level.
—There's something down there,— Diamond whispered in my mind. —Something they were trying to hide.—
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