THE VEIL OF TWENTY MOON
The Radiance
Lyra stepped toward the bright reflection. It mirrored her movements exactly now, no malice, no challenge—only potential. She reached toward it, letting the light envelop her fully. Warmth surged through her body as her bond with Astraen deepened. The glow from her wrists expanded, filling the chamber, reflecting on the walls, the water, and her own face.
Astraen stepped forward, his silver eyes gleaming. “You have passed the first trial. Your fear has no power over you—not yet. But this is only the beginning.”