CHAPTER 45: THE EYE BENEATH THE BALANCE
The moment the Heart’s light vanished, the underground cathedral did not fall into peace, it fell into silence so deep it felt unnatural. The last traces of silver dust drifted through the air like dying stars, dissolving into nothing as the ancient chamber continued to crumble around Kevin, Rwanda, Marcus, and the others. The Guardian stood motionless at the center of it all, his silver eyes dim but steady, as if listening to something no one else could hear. Rowan remained suspended slightly above the ground, her connection to the Balance still glowing faintly around her body, but even she seemed disturbed. “Something is wrong,” she whispered. Kevin immediately stepped closer to her. “That’s not exactly new information for us.” Rowan didn’t respo
