The golden doors opened without a sound. Light poured through the widening gap—not blinding, but warm, ancient, and strangely comforting. Lucian immediately stepped in front of Amara. “Stay behind me.” She smiled weakly. “You always say that.” “And you never listen.” “Because we both know I’ll end up beside you.” Despite the danger, a faint smile crossed Lucian’s face. “That’s true.” Together, they stepped through the doorway. ⸻ On the other side… There was no palace. No battlefield. No Blood Moon. Only an endless sky filled with shimmering constellations. The ground beneath their feet looked like polished glass, reflecting stars that didn’t exist anywhere in the mortal world. In the distance stood a single figure. An elderly woman dressed in silver robes. Her long white hair flowed to her waist, and a moon-shaped staff rested in her hands. She looked at Amara first. Then at Lucian. Finally, she smiled. “So…” “The King and Queen have arrived.” Lucian tightene
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