“I am older than Cethin by three years. When he was born—” His hands curled and uncurled at his sides. “It took Tethys and Saylah nearly a year after he was born to figure out that he had the ability to not only let people in the Wards, but also into the realm. Granted, entering the realm cost more than a vial of Cethin’s blood, but it could be done if the right cost was paid. Not anymore, but at the time, it was possible. Before they bound the gift to his Avonleyan magic to reawaken at a later time, my parents entered this world with me.”
