fate betrayal
I followed closely, my scar burning with every step closer to the artifact.
The echoes of distant battles reached us, muted but ever-present. Our allies were fighting above, buying us the time we needed to reach the artifact. Time we couldn’t afford to waste.
“Darius, how much farther do you think?” Aria’s voice was quiet, but the tension in it was unmistakable.
I closed my eyes briefly, focusing on the pull of my scar. It wasn’t just a mark anymore—it was a tether to the cursed relic, a painful reminder of the price I’d already paid. “It’s close,” I said, my voice hoarse. “Too close.”
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