Adrian Pov
Straight toward the girl who could save or destroy us all.
But then.... a light surge out of her and Morgath disappeared. I stopped and hide among the trees, after waiting and watching her for few minutes, she went back inside.
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Selene's POV
The morning sun spilled through the apothecary's old windows, its golden beams scattering across glass vials, herbs and scrolls. Dust motes drifted lazily through the air, glowing like tiny spirits in the light. I stood by the shelf, arranging bottles of moonwater and crushed sage petals, trying to find calm in the rhythm of ordinary things.
But the quiet didn't last.
"Selene," a voice called from behind me, calm, deep and edged with ancient gravity.
I turned and there he was, Eldric, emerging from the stairs. His silver-grey eyes glimmered like starlight, his presence making the air thrum faintly with unseen energy.
"It is time," he said.
My heart quickened. "Time for what, Eldric?"
