Xavier’s heart raced as the coffin lid continued to creak open, the dark energy swirling out from within like a rising storm. Xavier’s heart pounded in his chest, a knot of tension tightening with every slow inch that the lid moved. The soft, red glow of the runes pulsed rhythmically, casting long shadows over the black roses. The world around him seemed to hold its breath, as though something ancient was stirring awake. He swallowed hard, his hand trembling slightly as it hovered near his bracelet, a silent source of comfort amidst the growing tension.
The moons above pulsated with that strange, rhythmic light, casting eerie shadows across the rose garden.
"What... what’s inside?" Xavier whispered, his voice barely audible. He leaned forward, his eyes narrowing as he tried to peer int
