Chapter 104
THALIA
The air inside the cave was cold, but the chill that crawled through my muscles was even colder. It wasn't an ordinary cold—it felt like it was caressing my very soul.
My mother was silent beside me, while Loira was preparing the ingredients in front of a small altar made of white stones and mountain plant ashes.
"Everything is ready," Loira said, her voice soft but firm. "Let's begin now."
My mother grasped my hand. From her eyes, concern flowed like tears, but on her face, there was not a single piece of fear. A mother. A warrior who thought of nothing but saving her child.
I took a deep breath. Despite the pain that wrapped around my stomach again, I forced myself to raise my head and look straight at Loira.
"Just tell me what I need to do."
She approached me
