The Second Gate Speaks
Chapter 30: The Second Gate Speaks No one moved. The station, moments ago full of screams and steel, fell into a silence so complete even dripping water seemed afraid. At the far end of the tunnel, the golden eye blinked once. Dust shook loose from the ceiling. Cassian lowered his hand from Lena’s throat and stepped back for the first time that night. Interesting. Fear looked disciplined on him. The voice came again, deeper now, vibrating through rails and bone. “Who breaks the sleep of the Bound?” Elias slowly raised one hand. “Technically… him.” He pointed at Cassian. Selene pinched the bridge of her nose. “This is how mortals die.” The golden eye narrowed. It turned toward Cassian. He straightened, recovering his poise. “I am Cassian of the Iron Circle.” “I did not as
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