Lira didn't wait anymore.
"You're changing faster than the rest of us," she said.
Kael nodded. "I have to."
She stepped closer.
"No," she said firmly.
"You're choosing to."
That stopped him.
Lira took his hand.
The flame stilled—completely.
"…Don't leave me behind," she whispered.
Kael's voice softened.
"I won't."
But for the first time—
He wasn't entirely sure.