CHAPTER 43 The Truth Buried Inside Blood (Dual POV: Daniel & Amara) The screams rolling through the chamber no longer sounded human. They sounded trapped. Like hundreds of souls were being dragged through pain all at once while the core behind the Founder pulsed brighter and brighter, feeding on every second of fear spreading across the holding layer. Amara stood frozen beside Daniel, her chest rising unevenly as the glowing lines beneath her skin intensified. The deeper the system awakened, the stronger the connection became. And now— It wasn’t only connecting to her. It was recognizing her. The Founder watched her quietly with those unnatural black eyes while the suspended bodies throughout the chamber trembled violently inside their containment columns. Daniel stepped slightly forward, shielding her again. The Founder noticed immediately. A faint smile crossed his face. “Protective,” he murmured softly. Daniel’s jaw tightened hard. “Say another word
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