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"According to the Echo of Temporal Wisdom, the next Harmonic Shard lies within the Heartwood Sanctum—a place where the threads of destiny are said to converge." Their journey led them to the heart of the forest, where a clearing bathed in soft, shimmering light awaited. At its center stood an ancient tree, its bark etched with symbols that seemed to pulse with energy.

"The Soulstone. Also called the Heart of Shadows, the Null Phoenix, or in certain dead languages, 'That Which Devours Light.'" He opened the book, revealing pages that seemed to write themselves as he spoke. "It currently rests in the Sanctum of Sorrows, a fortress-temple built at the convergence of thirteen ley lines of negative energy. Located in the Screaming Peaks, roughly two hundred miles northeast of your current position. Though distance becomes... negotiable in that region." Maps appeared on the pages, not drawn but emerging like memories becoming solid. The Shadow Knight memorized every detail, noting paths, landmarks, danger zones marked in what appeared to be dried blood.

The bond flared, not just from fate—but from choice. They had chosen each other again. And that made it stronger than before. Later that night, the camp gathered for a final council before setting out again. Ava stood at the head of the circle, flanked by Ashton and Lysandra. Around them sat Kaelin, Rhian, Mira, Darius, and two surviving scouts from the Elder Enclave—twins named Elen and Rhovan. "The Nexus lies in the Deadlands," Lysandra announced, unfurling a weathered map and pressing a glowing stone against it. "A place long sealed from both human and werewolf realms. The ley lines have always curved around it—until now."

Until the paths lit themselves. Now, they had. Golden motes of light floated from tree to tree, whispering in a tongue Yvette didn’t understand—but her bones did. Her blood did. “It’s awake,” Dahlia said. Yvette turned to her. “The forest?” Dahlia’s expression remained grim. “The Hollow Ground. It’s what the Circle called this section of land. This is where Elise buried the Severed before the split. This is where the Third Door can be opened. But only when the sacrifice has been made.”

A man who gave her warmth when the rest of the world had given her nothing but storms. “I need an army,” I said. “To break into the realm that took her.” “Then you’re in luck,” Ven said with a faint smile. “Because Caelan has one. And if you’re really Elira’s mate, if what you say is true… he might just give it to you.” I turned toward him fully. “Where is he?” “Shadowhearth,” Ven replied. “A days’ ride east. Through the gorge. I’ll take you.”

Ailive spoke from beside Dakaath. “You entered Ashland?” Myrddin looked shocked, then almost pleased with himself. “What is Ashland?” Ailive asked, not really wanting to know but sure that he would tell her. “It is a place for fae that die, where their light dies,” Myrddin told her with a smile. “If she is there, then she is going to die. Sooner than I thought.” Ehlark moved faster than he had in weeks. Ailive didn’t see him coming. One moment he was standing by a tree, the next he was punching his father.

Malen inclined her head in a greeting, her hand already starting to move in a quiet welcome. “You’re late,” Solenne said, her voice echoing faintly. It wasn’t a reproach; it was simply an observation. “We came as soon as the bell rang,” Kieran replied. Solenne’s fingers moved over a sigil interface. A map appeared in hovering light above the table. Rough plains, broken cliffs and a winding valley carved into the earth like an old scar. “Location: Eloir Valley, which is remote, sparsely populated, and with no outposts nearby. Three days ago, a villa was annihilated. An entire family has been massacred.”

"We need an army of our own. We need to wake the other Hallowed." "There are no other Hallowed," Leo said. "Silas made sure of that." "No," I said, looking at the golden sap that had settled into the cracks of the obsidian. "He made sure they were hidden. He made sure they were broken. But the tree has shown me, Leo. They are out there. In the slave pits of the Silver Mines. In the dungeons of the Southern Packs." I looked at Kaelen, and for the first time, I reached out and took his hand. It wasn't a queen commanding a tool. It was a mate acknowledging her equal.

The sky was a bruised purple, choked with volcanic ash from a dozen simultaneous eruptions. "We aren't going to New York," Elena commanded as she gripped the manual flight stick. "Mara, find the source! Where is the 'Heart' of the Sixth?" "The Mid-Atlantic Ridge," Mara gasped, her eyes rolled back into her head, showing only the deep, earthen brown of her iris. "There’s an ancient forge there... the Abyssal Cradle. It’s where the first Everett blood was spilled to bind the ley-lines. She’s waiting for us in the fire."