The moment the gate shattered, the world seemed to tear apart with it.A shockwave exploded from the center of the clearing, throwing wolves, hunters, and broken debris in every direction. Scarlett felt herself lifted from the ground before slamming hard against the roots of an ancient pine. Pain shot through her shoulder, but she barely noticed it. Her eyes remained fixed on the place where the gateway had stood.The golden doorway was gone.In its place floated hundreds of fragments of light, suspended in the air like shattered glass caught between moments. Each piece glowed with the same ancient energy that had fueled the symbol beneath the clearing. Instead of disappearing, however, the fragments began orbiting a dark center that had formed where the gate once existed.And the darkness was growing.Lucas was at her side almost immediately.His hands found her shoulders, searching for injuries."Scarlett, look at me."She turned toward him."I'm fine."The lie sounded weak even to
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