Book 1 Chapter 34
The council chamber felt heavier than usual, the air thick with expectation. Bram guided Ari to her seat, his hand warm against her back, grounding her. The supportive council members, Rowan, Isla, Fergus, and Elder Maeve watched her with a mixture of curiosity and reverence. They had eight days until the solstice. Eight days until the bond. Eight days until the curse-breaking began. Rowan folded his hands. “Ari, lass… we need to know if ye’ve shown any signs yet.” Ari blinked. “Signs of what?” “Your Seer gifts,” Isla said gently. “They awaken differently for every First. Some see visions. Some hear whispers. Some feel the future like a tug in their bones.” Ari’s stomach twisted. “I don’t know what I’m supposed to be looking for.” Bram leaned forward, voice soft. “Lass… ye’ve already h
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