MOONBORN LAST DESCENDANT
The runes pulsed brighter, casting ethereal light across the ceremonial ground.
“Do not cry for him. He was never worthy.”
I clutched my head, rocking slightly. “Who… who are you?” I whispered inside my mind.
“Your other half. Feel me, Aurora. Feel our strength rising.”
The voice wrapped around my shattered heart like a warm embrace, easing the worst of the tearing sensation just enough for me to lift my head.
Xavier was still standing there, but his expression had shifted from disgust to confusion as he stared at the glowing marks on my skin. Lila clung tighter to him, her smile faltering.