THE VEIL OF TWENTY MOON
The Guardian froze, molten and shadow coiling violently as it processed the surge.
Part 1 Cliffhanger
The Guardian of Ash paused, molten ground cracking beneath it, smoke and embers swirling. Its eyes blazed brighter, almost as if it recognized Luna’s strength and unity.
But suddenly, a new pulse erupted from the rift, sending molten shards into the sky in a massive eruption. A shadow flickered behind the Guardian—larger, darker, and more sinister than before.
“It’s… not alone,” Mira whispered, dread in her voice. “Another presence… powerful… watching.”