I didn’t know how long we stayed like that—wrapped in each other’s arms, hearts beating in sync. For the first time in what felt like forever, the weight on my shoulders was lighter. The dream had left its scars, but it had also left clarity. I had made my choice. I wouldn’t let pride lead me astray. I wouldn’t let fear decide my path.
But peace never lasted long in my world.
A soft chime echoed through the Moon Temple—a sound I hadn’t heard before. Ronan pulled back slightly, his brows furrowing as he turned toward the doorway. Lyria’s expression darkened.
“What was that?” I asked, instinctively rising to my feet. A strange hum vibrated beneath the floor, like the temple itself was responding to something ancient.
Lyria’s calm voice was laced with something sharp—urgency. “That was th
