Chapter 202: The New Council

Diana "Told who what?" William asked, his mouth full. "Don't talk with your mouth full," I said, feeling my heart rate suddenly quicken. "It's a little secret," I said once he was done with the cookies. "I'll tell you when I tell your father," I added, hoping to dissipate his curiosity. "Forgive me," Lazarus said. "Back to what I was saying before, I saw something." His expression darkened. "I saw something new. Something strange. There's a new danger lurking around the corner, and I don't know what it is just yet. What I saw was a civil war, external strife, and a threat from another species. Sometimes these visions mix up into one; they might represent symbolism, but I know what they mean. I don't know which one would come first," he said, playing with my son's hair. "But you have to be ready," he said softly. "Be ready, Diana. You know this, and I know this very well. I saw you at the center of everything. You have a part to play, and so do your children. So prepare them," La