As the company prepared to leave the ruins of the Sunken Cathedral, Elaria stopped at the edge of the ancient stone bridge. The wind lifted her silver cloak as she looked toward the eastern horizon, where the first rays of dawn struggled through the gathering clouds.“This is where our paths separate,” she said quietly.Lucien frowned. “You’re leaving?”She nodded. “There are old sanctuaries hidden beyond the Frost Mountains. The barriers protecting them are beginning to fail. If they fall, more ancient creatures will escape into the world. I cannot ignore that.”Nyx stepped closer. “Will we meet again?”A gentle smile touched Elaria’s face. “The world is growing smaller with every crack in the Veil. Our paths will cross again when the time is right.”She looked at Lucien before adding, “Protect her, Your Majesty. The empire believes it needs a king, but before this war ends, it will discover how much it needs its queen.”Without another word, pale light gathered around her. Her figur
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