The training ground is silent except for the hum of something ancient stirring beneath your skin. You and Solenne stand facing each other, breathless, when it hits — a pulse of light blooming between your chests, gold and violet, warm as a heartbeat. The Flower Starlight flares brighter than it ever has before. The World Couple Tournament is days away. Every bonded pair in existence will compete, including Draven and his partner, who believe love is weakness and power is all that matters. But this power — yours and Solenne's — was sealed by an ancient pact. It only fully awakens when both partners choose each other without hesitation. No walls. No distance. No fear. Solenne's eyes find yours through the light. The question isn't whether you're strong enough. It's whether you're ready to choose — completely.