Chapter 22

• Seraphina gritted her teeth, her entire body trembling under the strain. She could feel the shard’s power growing, its light intensifying as it resonated with her determination. But it wasn’t enough. Evelyn’s shard was still pushing back, its twisted energy refusing to yield.
• Then, in the depths of her mind, Seraphina heard a voice. It was soft yet commanding, ancient and wise.
• You are not alone. The shard is part of a greater whole. Let it guide you. Let it complete you.