CHAPTER 42: THE HEART REMEMBERS WAR
The words echoed through the underground cathedral like the voice of a forgotten god. “The Heart remembers war.” The massive armored figure stood motionless near the collapsed wall while chains dragged behind it across the ancient stone floor. Silver eyes burned beneath the darkness covering its face, and every pulse from the black heart at the center of the chamber seemed connected to it somehow. Kevin remained tense, claws extended, golden eyes fixed carefully on the giant. Nothing about the situation felt normal, and considering everything he had survived during the last few years, that was saying something. The whispers flowing through the cathedral had changed. Before, they felt hungry. Manipulative. Now they felt nervous. The realization sent a c
