The Keeper of the First Promise
Chapter 18 – The Eleventh Light
The Keeper of the First Promise
The ancient path opened before them.
For centuries, no mortal foot had touched the snow beneath those silver branches.
Now the trees of Frostwood bent away one by one, revealing a road illuminated by thousands of tiny blue lights.
Lara stood at its entrance.
Behind her waited Kael, Clarissa, Kevin, Cassian, Rowan, Selene, Seraph, Cedric, the liberated Frost Guardians, and the mysterious protector who had watched over Elia for generations.
At Lara's side stood Elia.
The little girl held the crystal lantern against her chest.
Its Eternal Flame burned steadily.
Ahead of them towered the enormous silver tree.
Its sapphire leaves moved despite the absence of wind.
Twelve symbols surround
