“I’ve finally found my Queen.”
Silence.
The words hung in the air like a curse.
The armored warrior stood in the shattered entrance of the Heart Forge.
Smoke curled around his battered armor.
His crimson eyes glowed beneath a cracked helmet.
In one hand, he carried an enormous black sword.
In the other…
A broken golden crown.
The Child of Balance instinctively stepped behind Selena.
Selena spread her arms protectively.
Damian stood beside her, his expression hard despite the overwhelming power before them.
The First Dream moved to the front.
Cain drew his crimson blade.
The Devourer lowered his massive head and growled.
Even the First Mother became tense.
The warrior looked at each of them.
Then he sighed.
“So many familiar faces.”
His voice carried exhaustion rather tha
