ASHES OF THE LUNA QUEEN
she said.
“I do,” he replied. “You saw me die.”
“I also saw you live.”
Altheya’s voice filled the chamber, calm and grave. “By this hinge of soul and spark, let fire be steadied, and anchor be bound. Should she fall, let he who loves her… burn in her place.”
The final rune lit, Their hands met, The circle spun, The binding began.
Liora screamed not from pain, but from recognition, Something inside her reared up recoiling, shrieking, resisting the bond, Auren gasped. Blood ran from his nose, Altheya shouted, “It’s not just her! Something’s fighting from within!”
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