Dimitri's POV

Six months. Lyra turns six months old today, and her power burns brighter than anything I've ever witnessed.

I stand at the observation window, watching Margaret work with our daughter in the training room. Lyra sits propped in a specialized chair, her tiny hands reaching toward floating objects that respond to her intent. Not stumbling. Not hesitant. 'Commanding'.

A wooden block rises three feet off the ground and hangs suspended. ...