For a long moment, there was nothing but silence. Then, slowly, Amara felt it—a pulse, a surge of energy that flowed through her veins like fire. Her heart quickened, and she could feel something stirring deep inside her, something that felt like an awakening.
Darius watched with bated breath as a faint glow seemed to emanate from Amara, her face peaceful yet determined. “That’s it,” he encouraged softly. “You’re almost there.”
Amara’s eyes snapped open, and for a brief second, they glowed a deep, fiery amber. She felt the presence within her grow stronger, more tangible. A feeling of power and confidence surged through her, a connection she had never felt before.
“I… I can feel her,” Amara whispered, her voice trembling with emotion. “She’s… she’s there.”
Darius’s face broke into a wi
