Siblings return.
In the aftermath of the battle, Alisha cradled Josh in her arms, her hands glowing with healing magic. She could feel the life returning to him, his heartbeat growing stronger under her touch. As she worked, she wove a new protection spell around him, stronger and more potent than the last. But even as she focused on healing Josh, she could feel the evil power she had inherited from her mother trying to invade her mind. It was a constant pressure, a dark whisper at the back of her mind that she had to continuously push away. Her body ached from the injuries she had sustained in the battle, a painful reminder of the cost of their victory. But as she looked down at Josh, his face peaceful in sleep, she knew she would do it all again, a hundred times over, if it meant keeping him safe. The
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