Chapter 93: Shadows of the Past
Aria’s POV
The weight of what I was about to discover seemed to be borne by the air in the secret forest. My palm held a Moonstone that glowed weakly, its light flashing in tune with my heart's irregular beat. Anger, anguish, and bewilderment swirled through my head. Darius's alleged treachery, Veyron's falsehoods, and the rifts in our relationship were all too much.
However, the small glimmers of a different era had begun as soon as we left Veyron's lair. In a series of flashes, I saw my own reflection, white and defiant, and a younger Darius, his face etched with agony. I felt as if the cosmos was compelling me to realize the reality.
"Are you alright, Aria?" I was drawn back to the present by Darius's voice. His eyes were seeking mine as he stood a fe
