Adira’s POV The stronghold was howling with a furious wind. The air became incorrect, heavy, and thick. I gripped my chest, gasping for air. Raising her arms, Seraphina spoke in a chilly whisper. Around her, the shadows coiled into black tendrils that reached the heavens. Above, the moon became darker. The stars dimmed. The sky became crimson. The earth resonated with a deep, thundering crack. The castle shook under our feet. A hideous shape was formed as the shadows came together. Someone stepped out of the shadows. Tall. Shrouded in whirling darkness. His fiery crimson eyes glowed brightly. I felt a chill go down my back. His voice was a deep, rumbling growl as he moved forward. "I've come back to get what's rightfully mine." The King of Eclipse opened his arms. Dust and debri

