Emily POV
The silver light of the full moon filtered above us as we made our way deeper into the heart of the territory. Franklin walked beside me, his presence still surreal after everything we'd been through to find each other. Jacob led the way, carrying a leather satchel filled with items my mother's journal had specified for the ritual.
"Are you sure about this?" Franklin asked for the third time, his protective instincts showing despite having known me for such a short time. "The journal entries are decades old. What if something goes wrong?"
I touched the worn leather journal tucked safely in my jacket pocket. "My mother knew what she was writing about. She had the same gift, Franklin. This is the only way to strengthen my connection with Lili and unlock my full potential."
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