Kael stood completely still.His eyes were black.Not the warm brown Lyra knew.Not the eyes that had once looked at her with love.These were the eyes of the Shadow King.Lyra's heart pounded.Kael?He slowly turned toward her.Hello, my Queen.Lyra stepped backward.That isn't you.Kael smiled.It is now.Seren struggled to stand.Lyra, don't listen to him.Kael raised his hand.A wave of darkness threw Seren against the wall.Seren!Lyra rushed toward her sister, but Kael appeared in front of her.You always choose her.Lyra stared at him.Kael, fight it.He laughed.Why would I?The Shadow King whispered through him.Because he has already given me his heart.Lyra's eyes filled with tears.That's not true.Kael's expression suddenly changed.For one second, his eyes returned to their normal color.Lyra...She stepped toward him.Kael, I'm here.His hand trembled.Run.Lyra froze.Kael whispered again.Run before I hurt you.The darkness immediately returned.The Shadow King took c
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