The sky was clear for the first time in weeks.
Alex stood on the ridge overlooking the facility, watching the sun rise over the mountains. The light was golden, warm, peaceful. The darkness inside him was quiet. Controlled. For the first time in what felt like forever, he was at peace.
But peace was a fragile thing.
Sebastian appeared beside him. "You've been out here for hours. The team is worried."
Alex shook his head. "I'm fine. Just thinking."
"About what?"
"The future. The war. What comes next."
Sebastian was silent for a long moment. Then he said, "I've been thinking about that too. There's something I've been holding back. Something I need to tell you."
Alex turned to face him. "What?"
Sebastian pulled out a scroll. "I found this in the ancient texts. It's a prophecy. A pro
