Moon-Scarred Vow
"He chose Lyra. He chose betrayal. And I… I have to protect my child."
The Elder was silent for a moment, then nodded. "Then begin. Remember every step. Any mistake will have severe consequences."
I took a deep breath, poured the moon-blessed water into the silver bowl, and sprinkled in the sacred tree ash.
"By moonlight's witness, by bloodline's name," I began to chant the ancient spell, "I, Seraphina Moonridge, request the release of my soul's vow with Kaelen Nightfang."
The water began to glow, the liquid in the silver bowl turning a shimmering blue.