Born of mortal flesh, a shadow in the ember,’” Nyktos repeated slowly, and then his chest rose in a sharp breath. “What Holland said about no gods rising in power is true. That hasn’t happened since my father placed the ember in your bloodline. But you did it.” “I…I didn’t mean to,” I started. “But I think that’s the least of my concerns right now.” “You’re right. That is the least of our concerns right now, but it is what that means.” Nyktos turned to the Fate. “Isn’t it? It’s her.” Holland nodded. “All life—in both realms—has only continued to come into creation because the Mierel bloodline
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