The glow on the horizon had not moved for three days.
Elias stood at the sanctuary's entrance, his arms crossed, watching the pulsing light. It was different from the others he had seen. Softer, almost gentle. It didn't feel like a threat. It felt like an invitation.
And that was what made it dangerous.
It is waiting, the shadow said. It wants you to come to it.
Elias nodded slowly. "I know. I can feel it calling."
Then we must be careful. This is not like the others. This is something new.
Elias turned from the entrance. The others were gathered in the chamber, their faces etched with concern. Claire sat near the crystal, her hands clasped together. Mara stood by the entrance, her hand resting on her weapon. Selene was at her laptop, her fingers moving across the keyboard. Dominic s
