Thump.
Thump.
Thump.
A second heartbeat echoed through the collapsing realm.
Everyone froze.
The sound wasn’t coming from Damian.
It wasn’t coming from the Core.
It was coming from Selena.
The silver light around her intensified.
Brighter.
Warmer.
Stronger.
The Devourer’s gigantic eye widened.
For the first time—
The ancient monster looked afraid.
“No…”
The Void Emperor stared at Selena in disbelief.
The ancient White Luna covered her mouth.
Even Selena’s mother looked shocked.
“What is happening?” Selena whispered.
The second heartbeat continued.
THUMP.
THUMP.
THUMP.
Damian remained standing before her.
The Devourer’s claw was still buried in his chest.
Yet the silver light spreading from Selena had stopped the corruption.
The darkness covering his body was retr
