“Wait, no—this isn’t supposed to happen yet.” She continued, panic evident in her tone.I stared at her, the pain clouding my thoughts. Did she know him? “What?” I managed to croak, but the agony twisted my words into a strangled gasp.“She’s in pain,” my mother snapped, her calm unraveling. “The seal—it’s breaking, isn’t it?” Her face crumpled, tears welling in her eyes. “It’s too soon,” she murmured, shaking her head. “She’s not ready for this.”“I know, but she doesn’t have a choice,” Ethan replied, his voice steady. “If I don’t do it now, the pain will only get worse. She could—” He stopped, his jaw tightening. “She could lose her mind if it tries to unlock itself.”My mother’s gaze softened, sorrow settling in her eyes. “Harlyn… I’m so sorry,” she whispered, her voice trembling. She turned back to Ethan and nodded, though her reluctance was clear. “Do it. Please.”Ethan moved closer, his steps deliberate, and met my gaze. “Harlyn,” he said quietly, his voice unwavering amid the c
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