C278 ARIA'S SILENT VOW

Damon stared at the Young Prince’s hand. The small, white flower was glowing. It was a Star-Lily. These flowers only grew in the middle of the Obsidian Palace, under Elara’s window. They needed the heat of the Flame to live.

"How?" Damon whispered. He touched the petal with a thick finger. The flower did not wilt. It grew taller.

The Young Prince looked at his own palm. He was shaking