Soulbound
“We are all in pain. That does not excuse what it has become. Mercy will not cleanse it.”
The shard pulsed violently, as if mocking them both. Shadows surged again, thicker and sharper, forcing Kael to step in front of her. His blade blurred, cutting through tendrils with ruthless efficiency. Avery steadied herself, ignoring the ache in her lungs, and swung her scythe to cover his flank.
Together, they carved a desperate retreat, step by step, away from the shard’s heart. Every swing felt heavier, every tendril faster. The soul was enraged now, its focus locked on Avery.
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