Shadows of Heart : The Awakening
The goddess smiled faintly, her form beginning to fade into the cosmic light. “Awaken, Zoe. And remember: the darkest nights bring the brightest stars.”
Zoe’s heart felt a strange calm as the goddess’s words echoed around her. The luminous figure dissolved into the cosmic expanse, but her presence left a lingering warmth that anchored Zoe to her resolve. She turned back to her wolf, whose white fur was no longer dulled by exhaustion. Instead, it shimmered faintly, though the black tendrils remained, writhing like restless serpents.