King Orion’s sword pointed directly at Draven’s heart.
The battlefield fell silent.
Even the Seven Pillars of Moonlight stopped pulsing.
Nysera instinctively stepped between them.
“What are you doing?”
Her voice shook with disbelief.
“Move aside, Nysera.”
Orion’s expression remained calm, but his eyes held centuries of sorrow.
“This is something that should have been done long ago.”
Draven slowly lowered his sword.
He looked neither surprised nor afraid.
Instead…
He closed his eyes.
“I knew this day would come.”
Nysera turned toward him.
“You… knew?”
The Devourer laughed so hard the heavens trembled.
“Finally!”
“The truth comes to light.”
His dragon eyes burned with cruel satisfaction.
“Tell her, Orion.”
“Tell your precious Queen who her mate truly is.”
Nysera’s heart
