The Mate Games
“It’s what we came for.”
Then he wraps his fingers around the hilt and pulls.
The sound that follows isn’t just metal scraping stone, it’s deeper, louder, like the earth itself groans in response. A rush of cold air spirals through the chamber, scattering dust into the light. The blade comes free, gleaming faintly even in the dimness.
For a heartbeat, everything is still.
Then the hum fades.
Asher exhales slowly, staring down at the weapon in his hand. His knuckles are white, his eyes wide. “It’s real,” he breathes. “It’s actually real.”
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