Chapter 118

Chapter 118 Seraphina The sky above the Star Shrine looked like a dark canvas painted with cracks of light. The stars twinkled erratically, as if unsettled by our presence. The night air was thick with magic, and every breath I took seemed to contain the subtle vibrations of something far greater than all of us—something that was awakening. I stood among the ruins of the partially destroyed altar, my hands still clutching the crystal shards we had found behind the star statue. Ruvan stood near me, his face dark and thoughtful. Kaelos paced back and forth, his eyes scanning every corner, ready if danger came. Callista and Esra sat on the temple steps, recovering their strength, while Lyon guarded the perimeter. “This isn't just a sacred place,” Ruvan finally murmurs. “It's a prison.” I turn quickly. “What do you mean?” He takes the crystal shard from my hand and turns it under the starlight. “This shard is part of a seal. A prison for something very old... and very powerful. Perhaps it'