New Dawn

Valeria took a few steps toward him, looking him straight in the eyes. "This body you created for Damaris is perfect, as I expected. You followed every detail I had in mind, every particularity I wanted for her. But you forgot one essential thing."

Galaad stiffened. "And what did I forget?" he asked, a hint of defiance in his voice, though the worry was betraying him.

Valeria stopped right in front of him, her eyes once again drifting over Damaris's body. "This body, which you shaped with such care, is indeed a perfect vessel for Damaris's soul. But just as the body, the soul has also been renewed."

Galaad frowned, trying to understand. "Are you saying that... Damaris will be different?"