The days that followed were filled with rebuilding. It wasn't an easy task, and there were times when the darkness threatened to return, but Amelia remained steadfast. She used the power of the stone to guide her, weaving its energy into the land, slowly but surely restoring the balance that had been lost.
The village began to heal, not just physically but emotionally. People who had once feared the curse now looked to Amelia with respect, seeing her not as the source of their suffering, but as their salvation.
And though the road ahead was uncertain, Amelia knew that as long as she held the balance within her, she would be able to protect her home and the people she loved.
Liam stood by her side through it all, never once doubting her, never once questioning the choice she had made. Together, they faced each new challenge with courage, knowing that the darkness would always be a part of them—but it was no longer something to fear. It was something they could control.
Amelia had embraced the curse, and in doing so, she had found her true strength.