Mine to keep, mine to break
The connection snapped open, bright as lightning, and for one suspended, terrifying moment, we were all in the same space—emotion overlapping emotion, breath catching together.
Nalini, Timothy’s voice echoed, strained. What’s happening?
I’m sorry, I thought back, tears streaming down my face. I didn’t know how else to answer.
The connection severed abruptly, like a blade slicing silk.
The door burst open.
Council guards flooded the room, weapons drawn, eyes wide with fear as they took in the destruction. One of them whispered, “She broke the wards.”
I was shaking too hard to stand as they dragged me to my feet. My wrists burned as suppressors snapped into place, heavy cuffs humming with damp
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