She laughed at her own story. I didn’t.Lyra, perched in her high chair, kept turning toward me. Her small hands reached for me as she smiled “Dada,” she said, grinning.I leaned over and kissed her soft curls, then Kael’s head.And I stood up.Elise blinked, confused. “Ferris?”“I have something to
“I propose Kael be sent to the Monastery of the Silent Moon.” He said.Everyone gasped. Even Eden tensed.“What?” I asked, glaring at him.“The monks of the Moon Temple are trained in handling divine and dangerous energy,” Varric continued. “They can guide him. Cleanse him, if needed. They’ve done i
FERRIS' POVThe palace felt like it was holding its breath.The walls felt like they were all closing in on me. The silence in the halls wasn’t peaceful—it was heavy.it felt like everyone was watching and waiting.. Every servant I passed lowered their gaze too quickly or bowed too deeply. Their move
Glass goblets trembled. Plates rattled. The twin doors burst open as if a hurricane came in. Nobles staggered, shielding their eyes. Wind moved through the hall like a living thing. “What the hell—” one of the elders shouted, standing halfway as if ready to shift. Lyra’s curls flew wild in the w
I nodded slowly. “I know. I feel it too.” — That evening, the palace was in a frenzy. Servants rushed about lighting the crystal chandeliers, adjusting the silverware, laying down fresh arrangements of dark roses. The dining hall was well decorated. Ferris stood beside me in a dark embroidered s
ELISE'S POV For the first time in what felt like forever, the palace was quiet. The halls that were usually noisy were silent now. It was as if even the walls knew how much I’d longed for this moment. A soft knock on the door pulled me from my thoughts, and before I could even speak, it opened. My