The silver symbol descended slowly.
Brighter than the sun.
Older than time.
The mark of Creation itself.
The Child of Balance stood frozen.
Her golden eyes reflected the glowing symbol.
The entire valley trembled.
The sky cracked again.
Beyond the cracks, entire universes continued disappearing into the White Silence.
Time was running out.
The Creator watched quietly.
Patiently.
Sadly.
Selena immediately pulled the little girl behind her.
“No.”
The Creator wasn’t surprised.
He nodded.
“A mother’s answer.”
Damian stepped beside Selena.
His arm wrapped protectively around both of them.
The Alpha Origin’s eyes glowed gold.
Dangerous.
Determined.
“No.”
The Creator smiled faintly.
“A father’s answer.”
The silver symbol continued floating above the child.
Waiting.
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