Soulbound
Shadows erupted from all sides, forcing her to pivot, duck, and strike without pause.
Then, she saw it—a core of darkness at the center, pulsing like a heart. The corrupted soul’s consciousness, feeding off the city, focused entirely on her. Her pulse raced. This was the heart of it, the source. She swung with everything she had, driving her scythe deep into the darkness.
There was a flash of light, a scream that wasn’t human, and for a moment, everything went silent. Shadows scattered, dissipating into mist. Avery staggered, exhausted, knees weak, but she was alive. Kael’s scythe hummed as he surveyed the area.
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