Chapter 46: Into the Abyss

As we gathered the ancient texts and prepared to leave the library, a single page slipped from the book, fluttering to the floor. I bent down to pick it up, but as I read the words, my heart froze.

The page was different from the others, written in a hand that was more recent, more desperate. And its message was clear:

"The cycle can only be broken by the one who created it."

I stared at the page, my mind racing. The one who created the cycle… Could it be? Could there be another way?

But before I could fully process the implications, a loud crash echoed through the chamber. Rowan and I spun around, our hearts pounding as we faced the entrance.

There, standing in the doorway, was Alaric. His eyes glowed with a dark, malevolent energy, and a twisted smile spread across his face.

"You’ve been busy, little Luna," he sneered, his voice dripping with malice. "But it’s time to end this game."

Rowan stepped in front of me, his stance protective. “We’re not playing,” Rowan growled, his voice l