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The Shadow Arrives
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Selene stood in the middle of the ruined sanctuary, her silhouette outlined by the faint, crackling remnants of her protective wards. She was barely holding them together; her magic trembled under the strain, but her determination burned brighter than ever. I watched her, unable to look away, as sweat dripped from her brow, and the faint glow of her power cast shadows across her sharp features.“Daniel,” she said, her voice steady despite the chaos. “You need to go. Now.”I clenched my fists, my entire body taut with resistance. “I’m not leaving you behind.”Rigel, standing at my side, placed a firm hand on my shoulder. “We don’t have time to argue. She’s right.”“No!” I shook him off and stepped forward, ignoring the sharp look Selene threw in my direction. “We’re not splitting up. We’ve already lost too much—”Her voice cut through mine, sharper than a blade. “Daniel! Listen to me. If you stay, none of us make it out alive.”Adrian leaned heavily against the stone wall, still pale a
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