The ancient artifact pulsed with eerie light on the table, sending chills through the family chamber as Nora touched it. "We control this thing before it controls us," she said sharply.
Lily stepped closer despite warnings. "Mom, it calls to me. Max feels it too. How do we protect ourselves?"
Max nodded quickly. "Yeah, the pull gets stronger. Blake, what if it hurts us?"
Blake positioned himself between the kids and the object. "We investigate smart. Nora, your bond powers might unlock it safe. Drew, you work on those alliances while I plan defenses."
Drew paced near the window. "Already sent messages to old contacts. Nora, as equals we split this. Kids, stay back for now."
Nora focused her matured energy on the artifact. "Secrets from the past hide here. I feel them through our bond.
