Chapter 59: Bound by Shadows
Aria’s POV
In the middle of the stone altar, pulsing with an unearthly force, lay the cursed relic. Its dark, unsettling light glistened on its surface as if it were alive and breathing its evil. In order to find this abandoned temple tucked away in the woods, I had spent hours poring over old writings. It was the secret to revealing Veyron's plans, my mate ties, and my demise.
However, I was overcome with horror as I stood there, gazing at the thing that had plagued my nightmares.
I reached a shaking palm toward my racing heart. It was a magnetic draw, like if the artifact knew who I was and was calling me in. There was a voice in my head telling me to stop, but the need was too powerful.
My body ached like a lightning bolt the instant my fingertips touch
