“They can Ascend to Primalhood.” Holland nodded with a look of approval. “But since Seraphena is female, the next to rise must be of the same sex.” “Unless… Unless I abdicate?” My gaze shot to Thorne. “Correct,” Holland confirmed. “Then it will be possible for them to Ascend. They carry enough eather in them to do so, but unlike with your offspring,” he said, and my stomach dropped to the floor at the thought, “it isn’t guaranteed. They could die in the process.”