The first lesson
The next morning, Elena woke to the sound of birds chirping softly outside her window. For a brief moment, everything felt normal. The warmth of the sunlight streaming through the curtains, the faint scent of lavender on the sheets—it all reminded her of the mornings she used to have before her life was turned upside down. But then she felt it—the dark, pulsing energy thrumming beneath her skin—and the illusion of normalcy shattered. Sighing, she swung her legs over the edge of the bed and stood. Her body still felt sore from the events in the cavern, and the weight of the Source inside her made her feel heavier, like she was carrying an invisible burden. She dressed quickly in a simple black tunic and leggings, pulling her hair back into a loose braid. Today, Selene was supposed
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