The thermal vents beneath the Frostbite Citadel felt like the throat of a dying dragon. They were narrow, humid, and smelled of sulfur and ancient ice. Above us, the heavy thrum of the fortress’s machinery vibrated through the stone, a constant reminder that we were walking directly into the belly of the beast."Stay low," Killian whispered, his golden eyes scanning the steam-filled tunnel. He had shed his heavy tactical furs, leaving him in a thin, black compression shirt that showed the silver runes pulsing on his skin.I followed close behind him, my hand resting on Lucian’s shoulder. The green Beacon in my chest was no longer screaming; it was vibrating, humming in a strange, melodic frequency that matched the rhythm of Killian’s heartbeat. It was a terrifying symphony—the Coven’s curse and the Alpha’s soul, finally finding a middle ground."Mommy, the air is full of colors," Lucian whispered, his eyes wide.High above, through the iron grates of the vents, the Aurora Borealis was
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