That night, the curse struck.
Dark flames erupted from his body, scorching the walls.
Servants screamed. Guards ran.
Kael dropped to his knees, teeth clenched in pain.
Without thinking, I rushed forward and grabbed his hand.
The flames vanished.
Silence fell.
He stared at me, stunned.
"What did you do?" he demanded.
I looked at our joined hands, my own pulse racing.
"I… I don't know."
But deep inside, something whispered:
You were reborn for this.