A Shift in the Wind

The days passed in a steady rhythm—training, guiding, learning. Each morning, Mia rose with the sun, her connection to the earth deepening as she taught the initiates. At first, she had hesitated, unsure if she had anything of value to offer. But with each lesson, her confidence grew. She watched as the younger ones began to sense the earth’s whispers, just as she had, and the realization filled her with something she hadn’t expected—pride.

Orla remained close, observing her progress with an approving eye but never interfering. Mia was grateful for that. She needed to find her own way, just as she had once struggled to find her place in this world.

But beneath the peace of the sanctuary, something stirred. A shift in the wind, subtle yet undeniable.