Blood ,Fire and Frost
“Not through power. Not through pressure. Not through desire. But when you invite me to lead, I will do so completely.”
The way he says lead sends a sharp coil of heat through my body. The Axis hums in response—but does not surge.
Progress.
I nod once, slow and certain. “Good.”
I step back, re-centering myself, feeling the structure settle into place. The heat in my body remains—but now it feels contained, intentional, like fire waiting for a spark instead of a wildfire seeking fuel.
“This is not the moment,” I say quietly. “But it’s coming.”
Rowan’s mouth curves faintly, something fierce and patient there. “We’ll wait.”
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