Ethan nodded in unison. "The prophecy has already veered in unexpected directions. Aria, you have veered its way. That provides us a benefit.
Ryker snipped. And we have me should everything else fail.
Kael rolled his eyes, then a little grin pulled at his lips.
Aria felt her link within her becoming stronger as getting ready started. Both reassuring and menacing, it throbbed like a second pulse.
She stood by herself at the boundary of the land later that evening; the forest was moonlit. Her wrist illuminated just slightly as Luca's words rang in her head.
"Aria, you have always been stronger than you could ever imagine. You have confidence. Put your trust in the bond.
Though she pushed them back, tears danced across her eyes. "I will complete what Luca began. I'm promised.
At the ley line nexus, the pack assembled with their will obvious even in the tense air. Ethan stood in the middle, his hands shining as he turned on the old symbols around the space.
