Julian stood there, his hand still raised, the blue-green light of his Seal flaring with a raw, almost violent intensity. Liam’s retreating form, guided by Elara, was already a blur past the Nexus Control Room doors, but his friend’s tear-streaked face remained seared into Julian's mind. The Konsili had crossed a line. A cold, hard vengeance settled in Julian's gut, overriding the lingering exhaustion from the Eye's integration. They wanted to exploit his compassion, to twist his ideals. He wouldn't let them. He couldn't let them.
They took a piece of my peace. I will take their entire empire. The thought was a burning vow, forged in the fires of Liam’s fear.
"Julian." Elara returned to the control room, her expression grave. "Liam and his family are being moved to a secure Ravenscroft o
