as unforgiving sharp rocks jutted out like teeth, and the air smelled of damp earth and decay. Amara's musc

time?" she asked, her voi

hout breaking stride. "It's one of the few pla

the

imply. "And maybe al

wasn't sure what kind of allies th

s of stone towers and ancient walls rose like specters in t

rmured, shivering as the

. "Wolves who didn't fit into their packs, or who were betrayed b

happ

darkened. "Betrayal

to echo with the ghosts of those who had once

l. The roof was long gone, leaving the room open to the starry sky. In the cent

asked, running her fin

on said. "It's said they used this pl

"You think I can..

truly flows through you, this

ht of his words sinking

aid simply. "But you wo

s on the pedestal. The stone was cold under h

ugh her veins, and the world a

ering with golden light. In the distance, figures emerged, w

she asked, her

d, their voice echoing like a chorus. "T

ned. "Why me? Why wa

line has always been drawn to those who endure great p

ace. "I never asked for this. I didn't want to be

se you are strong enough to carry it. But beware vengeance is a double-edged

sion shattered, and she was back

Orion asked, grip

e shaky. "The ancestors. They said I

you abou

d. "That my vengeanc

a map spread across his desk. Dozens of marked locations dotted the ma

a's voice cut through the si

out there, and she's in danger

said, crossing her arms. "Amara has no reaso

hair. "I know I screwed up, Isla. But

said. "Because if Elaria gets to

matter what it took, he would find Amar

when a shadow moved in the corner of her vision. She turned

olding up his hands. "I'

pping in front of A

ly grin. "And if you're planning to take

eyes. "Why would yo

s said, his grin fading. "And I've heard whispers about you, Moon

Amara stepped forward. "Fine,"

"You'll burn me

rney was only growing more dangerous. But with Orion and Sylas by her side, she