Twice Marked,Twice Loved
The vault's air grew thick with the scent of decay and betrayal as Autumn's father stepped fully through the portal, his once-familiar face twisted into a mask of corruption. His eyes, once warm and protective like Elias's, were now abyssal voids, swirling with the same dark energy that empowered Nathaniel. The ring on the pedestal hummed in response to his presence, its silver band etched with the crescent and arrow symbol, pulsing as if recognizing its true master. Autumn froze, her hand outstretched toward the artifact, Elias's blood still warm on her palm. The bond with Gale tugged at her, urging her to fight, to flee, but her body refused, locked in the shock of this impossible reunion.
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