The Haven Of Shadows
“It preserves. It aligns. It respects the boundary between life and dominance.”
I let the weight of the words settle over me, feeling a subtle pride that mingled with the constant, pressing responsibility. One misstep, one lapse in restraint, and this would not be a gift but a tool of catastrophe.
“We are not finished,” I said softly, more to myself than anyone else. “There are more vessels to prepare, more blood to stabilize. The Haven will depend on this.”
Seraphine’s fingers tightened on her staff. “And each one remembers,” she said. “Each infusion is a lesson in restraint and purpose. The vessels are our partners, not tools.”
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