Rejected by the Alpha, Claimed by the Beast
But I would be defenseless.
Suddenly, a massive explosion rocked the temple. The ceiling cracked, and a giant, skeletal hand—the size of a house—smashed through the rock.
The Soul-Eater had found us.
White fire began to pour into the cave, burning the ancient carvings. My ghost army rushed forward, throwing themselves at the giant hand, but they were being flicked away like dust.
"Kaima! Do it now!" Rowan yelled, dodging a falling boulder.
I looked at the Altar. I looked at the monster above us. And then, I looked at the shadow standing in the corner of the cave.