The morning sun rose over the mountains, casting long shadows across the safe house.
Alex stood at the window, staring out at the peaceful scene. The war was over. The enemies were defeated. His people were safe.
But he couldn't shake the feeling that something was coming. Something worse than anything they'd faced before.
The darkness was still there, lurking beneath the surface. The hunger was still calling. But he was in control.
For now.
Sebastian appeared in the doorway. "You've been standing there for hours. What's on your mind?"
Alex turned to face him. "The war is over. The Ancients are defeated. The Void is gone. But I can't shake the feeling that it's not over."
Sebastian was silent for a moment. Then he said, "I know what you mean. I've been feeling it too."
"What do you
