The White Rose Of Damnation
One by one the others arrived: Abigail, Allison, Jennifer, Joanna, Rachel, Lauren, Bianca and Chelsey O’Brien, Kimberly, Mason, Michael, Noah, Connor, Elijah, and Xavier.
Seventeen people.
Seventeen stories.
Seventeen hearts.
Sky stood atop a low stone at the front—not as a commander, but as a tuning fork. Around the circle, candles burned in different colors, each flame resonating with an element. The air felt thick with attention.
“Today we do not fight,” Sky began softly, yet clearly. “We do not demonstrate strength. We do not compete. What I’m asking of you doesn’t require courage, speed, or precision.”
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