Aurenya’s POV Nobody spoke after Lyssara’s words. Not immediately. “She remembers the twins.” The sentence stayed in the room like smoke. Heavy. Unavoidable. Lyssara’s glow had faded now, her small body limp against mine as exhaustion pulled her under again. But the damage was done. Rhydan stood near us rigidly, jaw clenched so tightly I thought he might break his own teeth. Kaelor looked unsettled for the first time in hours. And Draven— Draven looked like a man staring at a ghost he’d spent years trying to bury. I noticed it instantly. “You know who she is.” Not a question. Draven’s eyes shifted to me slowly. Silence. That was answer enough. Rhydan took a dangerous step forward immediately. “Start talking.” Kaelor nodded once. “Now.” Draven’s gaze flicked briefly tow

