The morning sun rose over the mountains, painting the valley in shades of gold and amber. The birds were singing. The breeze was gentle. The world was peaceful. And for the first time in his life, Ethan felt that peace was permanent. He stood on the porch of the global council building, watching the light spread across the buildings below. It had been a month since the shadow had embraced the darkness. A month of watching the world change. A month of watching fear fade and hope bloom. A month of watching the Frequency heal. The city had become a beacon. People came from everywhere. Receivers. Non-Receivers. People who wanted to understand. People who wanted to be part of something larger. The global network had grown beyond anything they'd ever imagined. Nora walked out, her footsteps

