The tremor beneath Sera’s feet intensified, as though the very foundation of Thornpeak was beginning to shift. The walls of the ancient stronghold groaned, the runes flickering with an eerie light as the stone seemed to pulse, alive with magic. The Keystone, now dislodged from its power source, flickered weakly at the center of the chamber, but the chaos around them was far from over.Sera’s heart raced, and she could feel Caelum’s gaze on her, his eyes sharp with urgency. The air felt heavier, thick with the resonance of magic, and her mark burned on her shoulder, a reminder of the immense power within her. But it wasn’t just the mark she had to worry about. The Council’s forces were coming, and they weren’t going to stop.“They’ve found us,” Sera muttered, her voice tight. She could feel the unmistakable presence of the Council’s elite forces moving closer—heavier footsteps, the hum of magic charging the air.“We need to leave, now,” Caelum said, his voice low and commanding
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