"Together," I agreed.
Garrett studied the map. "It's risky. But I don't see a better option. When do we implement it?"
"Tomorrow night. Last preparations. Then the next morning, we're ready." I straightened. "Everyone, get a rest. Eat well. Spend time with loved ones. Because come dawn the day after tomorrow, everything changes."
The meeting broke up.
People are left to handle the final preparations.
Soon, it was just me, Kael, and Garrett.
"Can you really face her?" Garrett asked. "Seraphine's been alive for three centuries. She's fought more battles than you've been alive."
"I have something she doesn't. Purpose beyond power." I pulled the Tear's presence forward slightly.
Let it glow in my eyes—controlled ice-blue.
"She wants godhood. I just want my family safe. That makes m
