LORRY SPRINGSTONE'S/KELLY THOMPSON'S POV

"We don't know that for sure," Jason interrupts. "And even if it is, at what cost? We give up our identity, our history."

As we debate in hushed tones, our son Eden approaches us, his eyes darting nervously between us and Elowen.

"I don't mean to interrupt," he whispers, "but mom, dad, I think we should trade the scepter for our freedom. I'm tired of this place. He expresses, sincerity evident in his voice.

I glance at Jason, we seem to agree with the ...