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Chapter 87 – The Battle Within the Mirror

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The room pulsed with ancient energy.

The mirrors that lined the Temple’s inner sanctum rippled like disturbed water. Each reflection warped, blurred—and stepped into reality.

Not copies.

Not illusions.

But shadows, forged by the Veil itself. Born from pain. Fueled by fear.

Each Alpha faced himself.

And Ava stood at the center, her heart slamming against her ribs as the Echo—her own dark reflection—smiled from the obsidian altar at the far end of the room.

“You brought them here,” the Echo whispered, voice dripping with poisoned silk. “To break the curse. But they are cursed, Ava. Just like you.”

Her bare feet hovered inches above the stone. Her silver-black hair whipped around her like smoke. And her eyes—red as war—burned with knowing.

“They were never meant to survive the Trials. You interfered. Twisted fate. And now… balance demands blood.”

She raised her hand.

The mirror-versions attacked.

Kellan vs. Kellan

Steel clanged as two swords met—identical in blade, motion, and fury.

Kell
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