Ashton leaned back in his chair, staring at the dimming light outside Thomas’ window. The books scattered across the table spoke of myths, prophecies, and sacrifices—each one more cryptic than the last. The weight of what was happening was crushing. The truth was sinking in.
There really might be no way out.
Thomas sat across from him, equally exhausted, his eyes bloodshot from hours of reading. The quiet between them had grown heavier, and Ashton could feel the tension building. He knew Thomas was waiting for him to say something, to offer a solution. But Ashton had nothing. Nothing but doubt and fear.
Finally, Thomas broke the silence.
"You can’t be seriously thinking of going through with this, Ashton. You’re telling me that there’s no other way—no loophole, no tri
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