Chapter 26 The Betrayal In The Valley
- When I woke, everything smelled like smoke.
- The ground was cold and cracked beneath me, the air heavy with the iron scent of magic. The tower was gone, reduced to black dust and ruin. Lucien was beside me, his head bowed, one hand pressed against his chest like he was holding something in.
- “Lucien…” My voice came out hoarse, trembling.