Rhydan’s POV
The moment Lyssara spoke again, the air changed.
Not just colder.
Heavier.
Like the room had stopped belonging to them.
Rhydan shifted instinctively in front of Aurenya, even though she was still barely conscious in his arms. His instincts were screaming at him now—loud, sharp, impossible to ignore.
The twins weren’t just involved anymore.
They were part of it.
Kaelor was already moving, hands raised, trying to stabilize the collapsing containment lines.
“It’s not just reacting to the bond,” Kaelor said tightly. “It’s syncing with it through her.”
Draven didn’t look away from Lyssara.
That alone was enough to make Rhydan uneasy.
“What does that mean?” Rhydan snapped.
Draven’s voice was quieter now. “It means she’s a conduit.”
Arinya wiped blood from her lip where
