The corridors of Xavier's stronghold seemed darker than usual, the shadows deeper, as if the walls themselves were absorbing all light. Timbre walked alongside Fabian, the tension in the air palpable. Her mind was still reeling from the previous night, where she had touched something deep within herself, something that felt both ancient and dangerous.As they reached Xavier’s chambers, Fabian hesitated, his eyes fixed on the door. “Are you sure you’re ready for this?” he asked, his voice laced with concern.Timbre took a breath, feeling the residual energy still coursing through her veins. She wasn’t sure she was ready, but she knew she had no choice. Whatever was happening to Xavier, whatever had been awakened within her, they needed to confront it—together.“I have to be,” she replied, more to herself than to Fabian. Without another word, she pushed the door open.Inside, the room was dim, the curtains drawn tight against the daylight. The air was thick with an unidentifiable scent, som
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