LORRY SPRINGSTONE'S/KELLY THOMPSON'S POV

I'm in shock after Lady Arianrhod's declaration. It was totally unexpected. The pressure upon my shoulders becomes almost unbearable as I realize the weight of this responsibility.

"Me?" I stammer, looking down at Eden's sleeping face. "But I... I don't know much about magic or wielding powerful artifacts."

Jason places a comforting hand on my shoulder.

"You can do this," he says softly. "We've come this far. We'll figure it out together."

Lady Arianrhod ...