Chapter 73: THE REUNION The cold wind of Bloodstone Ridge swept over, carrying with it the scent forgotten battles. I stood before the pillars, my heart was beating like a drum, and I took a step forward. Ethan’s grip on my wrist tightened, cautioning me to be careful I was here to face Michael, my long-lost brother, the man who might be the key to breaking the cycle of pain and betrayal that had haunted me every moment. Every step echoed in the vast emptiness of the place, as if the very stones were whispering secrets of ages past. The oppressive energy of the Veil Lands pressed down on me, and I could feel the Heart of the Moon inside me pulsing erratically, reacting to the heavy presence of ancient grief and dark power. In the distance, I saw him. Michael. He stood alone amid a

