Lyandra moved slowly, sitting down on the sofa directly across from Damian.
Her black eyes met his crimson ones, maternal pain visible in every line of her face.
"I need to explain how this skill works before we begin."
Her voice was steady despite the emotion underneath.
"When you're under hypnosis, you'll remain aware of everything happening around you. You'll hear every question I ask. But the answers won't come from your conscious mind trying to deceive or protect yourself."
She took a slow breath.
"The answers will come from the depth of your soul. From the absolute truth of what you believe. You won't be able to lie or hide anything because the skill bypasses all conscious filters and reaches the core of who you are."
Damian nodded once, his expression completely blank.
"Understood. You can start whenever you're ready."
Lyandra's hand trembled slightly as she raised it, reaching out to cup Damian's cheek gently.
