Olivia’s POV
The third page shimmered under the candlelight, the ink fresh as if the parchment had just breathed it into life. Liam and I read once again the words in silence, the weight of each line pressing heavier on our chests.
> "Before his fifth moon, the child must be shielded. Betrayal will come from the bloodline, the past will claw into the present. One once loved shall become the hand of darkness. The one who ends the chosen’s breath shall inherit his power—but only if done before the fifth moon. Beyond that, loss shall mark the child, and the heart he loves most shall be tested."
My breath caught. “It’s not just about protecting Caleb’s life. It’s about a countdown… someone has only until his fifth birthday to take his powers.”
Liam’s fists clenched. “And if they fail—if
