Fated by fire and fortune
Shadows exploded outward in a wave of darkness—and then began to unravel.
Lucian’s eyes widened, his grip on his sword faltering. “No… this isn’t… how it ends…”
Selene met his gaze, unwavering. “It ends with the light, Lucian. It ends with hope.”
The darkness receded like a dying storm. Lucian crumpled, his armor cracking, shadows fleeing his body like rats from a sinking ship. His final breath was a ragged exhalation—then nothing but silence.
Selene staggered back, exhausted, the Lunaris Blade now dull and lifeless in her hand.