Chapter 119. The Weight of Prophecy

Anastasia POV

When the day arrives, I feel rejuvenated by the unwavering support Ethan showed me the night before. The soft morning light envelops the room, filtering through the curtains and gently illuminating the furniture and surroundings. There is a new vigor within me, a renewal of hope that had been lacking during the dark days leading up to this moment. We have breakfast together in the garden, enjoying the fresh air and the beauty of the flowers beginning to bloom with the arrival of spring. The cool breeze still carries a subtle hint of winter, a blend that reminds me of the fragility of time and the inevitable changes it brings.

We talk extensively about the prophecy that binds Raven and me in an inescapable fate. Ethan's words are a balm for my soul, a source of courage that anchors me to reality. Even as fear and apprehension try to invade my heart, his presence by my side is a constant reminder that I am not alone.

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