No one spoke about the eye.
Not because they had forgotten it.
Because they couldn’t.
The image haunted every person who had witnessed it.
Even the fearless Blood Guard avoided meeting Kaelira’s gaze, not out of fear of her, but because they had seen something impossible living beneath her skin.
By morning, the palace felt unnaturally quiet.
Kaelira stood alone on a balcony overlooking the ancient city.
She hadn’t slept.
Every time she closed her eyes, she heard the Devourer’s voice.
I remember you.
The words echoed over and over in her mind.
Footsteps approached behind her.
She didn’t turn.
“I was wondering how long it would take you.”
Alaric smiled faintly.
“You always did know when I was near.”
She folded her arms.
“I need answers.”
“I know.”
He reached inside his clo
