Chapter 76: Breaking the Chain
Luna stood frozen at the edge of the gaping c***k in the earth, her heart thundering in her chest. The sky above her had turned a deep, furious red, streaked with bolts of lightning that seemed to claw at the heavens. The gate was awakening. She could feel its heartbeat now—deep, ancient, and terrifying. It pulsed in sync with her own, as if trying to merge with her, claiming her completely.
The wind howled around her, carrying the screams of the shadows that writhed and thrashed, desperate to hold on to her. But the fire burning inside her refused to be smothered. It was brighter now, more powerful than it had ever been. Yet, so was the pull of the darkness. She felt like she was standing between two tidal waves, both crashing toward her from opposite side
