The Unifier's Meditation
The Whispering Cascades became Kieran’s world. In the days leading up to the equinox, he dedicated himself entirely to Lyra, to their mate bond, and to preparing for the impossible task of becoming the Unifier. The pure, vibrant essence of the Cascades served as their temporary sanctuary, its ceaseless flow acting as a natural antidote to the lingering corruption in Lyra’s system, slowing its insidious spread. He tended to her constantly, gathering potent, uncorrupted herbs for poultices, keeping her hydrated with the crystalline spring water, and pouring every ounce of his available essence into their bond, desperately trying to bolster her waning life force.
Lyra remained in a fragile, semi-conscious state, her thoughts flickering through their bond like faint
