The wall was falling.
I could hear the screams below.
The enemy army had reached the outer gate, and thousands of soldiers were pushing forward.
Kael stood at the front line.
His sword was raised.
His men were fighting.
But they were losing.
I closed my eyes.
The Moon Weaver power inside me answered immediately.
It surged through my veins.
Silver light crawled across my arms.
Kael turned.
"Lyra!"
I looked at him.
He knew what I was about to do.
His face filled with fear.
"No."
I stepped forward.
"Move."
"Lyra, don't."
"I can stop them."
"You don't know what this will cost."
I looked at the soldiers behind him.
"I know exactly what it will cost."
His eyes softened.
"Then don't pay it."
I almost smiled.
"I have to."
The enemy charged.
I raised both hands.
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