The Bride He Refused to Lose
"Yes. I heard it."
Across the ruined altar, the First King let out a soft, low chuckle that built into a triumphant laugh. "Now you understand," the ancient entity purred, his shadowy form drifting closer like a ink stain spreading over white marble. "The Final Heir has awakened."
"No," Lorrie gasped, shaking her head as tears burned her eyes. "No! He’s a baby! He was born only minutes ago!"
"His body is new," the First King countered softly, his glowing eyes fixed on the child. "His soul, however, is a vessel forged before the foundations of this underworld were laid. His consciousness is ancient."