Chapter 205A hidden glade surrounded by ethereal light awaited those who sought its wisdom in the center of the ancient forest, where tall trees whispered secrets of long ago.Valeria's spirit lingered in this hallowed location, unaffected by time, constrained by fate and prophecy.Exhausted from their journey, Lucia and Nero shoved through the dense foliage to enter the clearing.The smell of blooming wildflowers and moss filled the cool air, A weathered but sturdy stone altar with a gentle, welcoming glow stood in the middle."Do you think this is it?" With a hint of wonder in her voice, Lucia whispered.Nero nodded as he looked around. "It fits the description. Valeria's spirit must reside here.Lucia inhaled deeply and walked toward the altar, her fingers grazing its cool surface. "Valeria," she called softly, "we need your advice."Only the rustling leaves responded for a brief moment, Then a glowing figure appeared above the altar, rising from the ground like mist. Valeria's se
Chapter 206Above the Celestial Nexus, clouds swirled like enraged smoke in a deep red sky.The ground crackled under Lucia Roselli's feet as she stood in the center of the mayhem.The raw, untamed power that was now pulsing through her veins caused her hands to shake, not out of fear.She sensed Dante's presence.She still remembered his last breath, His voice reverberated within her, simultaneously gentle and piercing, Every burst of vitality reminded her of what he sacrificed for her to stand here.Just before everything burst into light, he had whispered, "Lucia, don't waste it."Eldrin's shadow loomed across the battlefield, his dark eyes now fixed on her. Kalyndria grinned next to him, her golden hair wild and tangled. They both exuded confidence, as if they had already won.Wiping her mouth, Lucia tasted blood. Her knees wanted to give out, but she was propelled forward by something inside of her that wasn't totally her own.From behind, Nero yelled, "Lucia, resist their allure
Chapter 207Under Nero's boots, the ground continued to hum. It was lighter, but not quiet, as if something had shattered and was still falling apart.The battlefield was silent around him, Lucia's final blow extinguished the last remnants of Kalyndria's sinister magic, which flickered like dying embers.His gaze strayed to Lucia as he dabbed at the perspiration on his forehead. She stood a few feet away, her chest rising and falling quickly, her face pale. Something darker than blood stained her hands, which trembled at her sides."Are you okay?" With a low voice that was sharp enough to cut through the silence, Nero asked.Lucia gave him a nod without turning to face him. "I'm all right," she whispered. However, the rigidity in her shoulders conveyed a different message."Are you certain about that?"She clenched her jaw. "We need to do more work."With a sigh, Nero closed the distance between them, walking over broken ground and splintered stones. "Yes, there is always."Faint murm
Chapter 208Lucia stood staring at the group in front of her as the sun sank below the horizon, bathing the ancient temple in a warm glow.A group of young people waited for her to speak, their eyes wide with interest and a hint of nervousness."Welcome," Lucia said in a soft but firm voice. "Each of you has a special gift, a sight beyond the norm, which is why you are here. Our beloved seer Valeria is no longer with us, but her legacy lives on in you.Elara, a young woman, moved uneasily among the group. She had always been able to sense things that others couldn't hints of things that hadn't yet happened.She felt both honored and overwhelmed to be in front of the renowned Lucia now.Lucia saw Elara's discomfort, and her eyes softened. She looked directly at Elara while addressing the group, saying, "It's natural to feel uncertain." "Embracing your abilities is a journey that calls for trust and courage."Nero nodded in agreement as he stood next to Lucia. He revealed, "I was afraid
Chapter 209The atmosphere was tense as Lucia stood at the edge of the Celestial Nexus.Life throbbed in the Nexus, a place of whirling energies and glistening lights. It was the center of their universe, the source of harmony and balance.Nero clenched his fist beside her, his gaze sweeping the horizon. They were both aware that Alessandro Stellini would not be alone when he arrived."Are we prepared for this?" Nero's query was barely audible above a murmur.Lucia inhaled deeply as she felt the burden of accountability. "We have to be," she said. "The stakes are too high."Dark clouds gathered overhead as if on cue, obscuring the landscape with menacing shadows. As Alessandro's forces approached, the ground shook beneath their feet.Nero raised his sword and muttered, "Here they come."Feeling her divine energy surge through her veins, Lucia called it forth. She gave Nero a comforting nod as she looked at him. "Remain near. Together, we battle."With vile eyes, the first wave of adve
Chapter 210The Celestial Nexus was bathed in a gentle golden glow as the sun was just starting to rise.The air was light without fear or battle for the first time in what seemed like an eternity. It felt... motionless. The stillness was almost overwhelming.Lucia watched the throng of people gathered below from the edge of the opulent courtyard.The fae, witches, werewolves, vampires, and other supernatural groups had all arrived.Some of her old foes had also arrived. The sound of whispered conversations, some cautious, some hopeful, was audible to her.The air was warm, but her hands felt cold. Trying to get rid of the nerves that were accumulating in her chest, she balled her fingers into fists. She forced a shaky breath out and muttered under her breath, "Everyone's watching."Nero came up behind her, his steps light but firm. His voice was quiet as he said, "You're trembling."She merely smiled slightly without turning. "It's nothing.""Lucia..." There was something more i
CHAPTER 001"Ugh..."Pain shot through her entire being as the cold metal chains bit into her wrists, suspending her in the dimly lit room. The scent of blood in the room—her blood—hit her nose. At this point, it was all she could breathe in.Her mind was slipping.It was slowly becoming dark, and she tried to focus on something, anything. But it didn't work; the pain overwhelmed her, gnawing ruthlessly at her consciousness.She couldn't remember how long she'd been locked up here—months, years? She had no idea. Being locked up here, time had lost all meaning to her.Step...Step...The sound of footsteps approaching made her tremble subconsciously. Who was that?She looked up in a panic, and her eyes met a pair curved in a smile. She shivered from the chill she felt from those blue eyes she had once thought were warm.Matteo."Lucia..." he called out gently as he walked up in front of her. She could see his perfectly styled hair, his expensive immaculate suit, and the smile that hung
CHAPTER 002"Lucia, he's your mate.....""... Marry me, Lucia...""Stay away from him.... I'll be jealous....""Dante, Matteo is my mate. He asked me to marry him....""....Why won't you come to the ceremony....""... what are you doing?!... where are you taking me?!.... help!...""... All you have to do is just beg...""Stop, let me go! Please.... stop....""...I'll see you in hell, Matteo...""Ahhh!"Lucia opened her eyes, jolting awake as she sat up. The first thing she felt was the sharp sting in her side, the very spot where she had driven the knife.For a moment, she was confused. She wasn’t dead?Her hand flew to the wound, expecting to find the sticky warmth of blood. But there was nothing. Her fingers brushed over smooth, unbroken skin. She bolted upright, her breath catching in her throat. How was this possible?Why wasn’t she dead? What happened?Her heart pounded as she tried to make sense of what was happening. She remembered the blade, the pain, the darkness closing in...
Chapter 210The Celestial Nexus was bathed in a gentle golden glow as the sun was just starting to rise.The air was light without fear or battle for the first time in what seemed like an eternity. It felt... motionless. The stillness was almost overwhelming.Lucia watched the throng of people gathered below from the edge of the opulent courtyard.The fae, witches, werewolves, vampires, and other supernatural groups had all arrived.Some of her old foes had also arrived. The sound of whispered conversations, some cautious, some hopeful, was audible to her.The air was warm, but her hands felt cold. Trying to get rid of the nerves that were accumulating in her chest, she balled her fingers into fists. She forced a shaky breath out and muttered under her breath, "Everyone's watching."Nero came up behind her, his steps light but firm. His voice was quiet as he said, "You're trembling."She merely smiled slightly without turning. "It's nothing.""Lucia..." There was something more i
Chapter 209The atmosphere was tense as Lucia stood at the edge of the Celestial Nexus.Life throbbed in the Nexus, a place of whirling energies and glistening lights. It was the center of their universe, the source of harmony and balance.Nero clenched his fist beside her, his gaze sweeping the horizon. They were both aware that Alessandro Stellini would not be alone when he arrived."Are we prepared for this?" Nero's query was barely audible above a murmur.Lucia inhaled deeply as she felt the burden of accountability. "We have to be," she said. "The stakes are too high."Dark clouds gathered overhead as if on cue, obscuring the landscape with menacing shadows. As Alessandro's forces approached, the ground shook beneath their feet.Nero raised his sword and muttered, "Here they come."Feeling her divine energy surge through her veins, Lucia called it forth. She gave Nero a comforting nod as she looked at him. "Remain near. Together, we battle."With vile eyes, the first wave of adve
Chapter 208Lucia stood staring at the group in front of her as the sun sank below the horizon, bathing the ancient temple in a warm glow.A group of young people waited for her to speak, their eyes wide with interest and a hint of nervousness."Welcome," Lucia said in a soft but firm voice. "Each of you has a special gift, a sight beyond the norm, which is why you are here. Our beloved seer Valeria is no longer with us, but her legacy lives on in you.Elara, a young woman, moved uneasily among the group. She had always been able to sense things that others couldn't hints of things that hadn't yet happened.She felt both honored and overwhelmed to be in front of the renowned Lucia now.Lucia saw Elara's discomfort, and her eyes softened. She looked directly at Elara while addressing the group, saying, "It's natural to feel uncertain." "Embracing your abilities is a journey that calls for trust and courage."Nero nodded in agreement as he stood next to Lucia. He revealed, "I was afraid
Chapter 207Under Nero's boots, the ground continued to hum. It was lighter, but not quiet, as if something had shattered and was still falling apart.The battlefield was silent around him, Lucia's final blow extinguished the last remnants of Kalyndria's sinister magic, which flickered like dying embers.His gaze strayed to Lucia as he dabbed at the perspiration on his forehead. She stood a few feet away, her chest rising and falling quickly, her face pale. Something darker than blood stained her hands, which trembled at her sides."Are you okay?" With a low voice that was sharp enough to cut through the silence, Nero asked.Lucia gave him a nod without turning to face him. "I'm all right," she whispered. However, the rigidity in her shoulders conveyed a different message."Are you certain about that?"She clenched her jaw. "We need to do more work."With a sigh, Nero closed the distance between them, walking over broken ground and splintered stones. "Yes, there is always."Faint murm
Chapter 206Above the Celestial Nexus, clouds swirled like enraged smoke in a deep red sky.The ground crackled under Lucia Roselli's feet as she stood in the center of the mayhem.The raw, untamed power that was now pulsing through her veins caused her hands to shake, not out of fear.She sensed Dante's presence.She still remembered his last breath, His voice reverberated within her, simultaneously gentle and piercing, Every burst of vitality reminded her of what he sacrificed for her to stand here.Just before everything burst into light, he had whispered, "Lucia, don't waste it."Eldrin's shadow loomed across the battlefield, his dark eyes now fixed on her. Kalyndria grinned next to him, her golden hair wild and tangled. They both exuded confidence, as if they had already won.Wiping her mouth, Lucia tasted blood. Her knees wanted to give out, but she was propelled forward by something inside of her that wasn't totally her own.From behind, Nero yelled, "Lucia, resist their allure
Chapter 205A hidden glade surrounded by ethereal light awaited those who sought its wisdom in the center of the ancient forest, where tall trees whispered secrets of long ago.Valeria's spirit lingered in this hallowed location, unaffected by time, constrained by fate and prophecy.Exhausted from their journey, Lucia and Nero shoved through the dense foliage to enter the clearing.The smell of blooming wildflowers and moss filled the cool air, A weathered but sturdy stone altar with a gentle, welcoming glow stood in the middle."Do you think this is it?" With a hint of wonder in her voice, Lucia whispered.Nero nodded as he looked around. "It fits the description. Valeria's spirit must reside here.Lucia inhaled deeply and walked toward the altar, her fingers grazing its cool surface. "Valeria," she called softly, "we need your advice."Only the rustling leaves responded for a brief moment, Then a glowing figure appeared above the altar, rising from the ground like mist. Valeria's se
Chapter 204Clouds rolled heavy like bruises, and the sky over Lunaria bled dark purple. Something unsaid something approaching made the air snap cold and sharp.Sophia Roselli stood at the edge of the destroyed citadel, her cloak flapping at her legs. The city stretched below her, waiting, broken, and silent.In the distance, she traced the ragged outline of the temple of the Heart of Lunaria. That was her intention. The secret was that. Beneath her skin, she could practically hear its pulse.Sophia's eyes narrowed as she muttered under her breath, "They have no idea what's going to hit them."Beside her, Kalyndria's voice crackled, as sharp and smooth as glass. "Everything is in place. Eldrin's shadows are prepared to move.Sophia ignored her. "How about Lucia?""She won't anticipate this."Sophia's mouth tightened. Something flickered behind her eyes, but she pushed it away. Now there's no place for second thoughts. This is especially true in light of the recent events.She thought
Chapter 203With tension in the air, Lucia stood in the center of the Celestial Nexus. Nero's eyes searched their surroundings next to her, all his muscles tensed.With its usual calm glow transformed into a frenzied dance of lights, the Nexus throbbed with vitality."Do you feel that?" Nero's voice could barely be heard over a whisper.With a nod, Lucia's hand automatically closed around the Heart of Lunaria that hung around her neck.She answered calmly but with a hint of fear in her voice, "Eldrin's coming."A low hum filled the air, getting louder by the second, and the ground beneath them shook. Eldrin appeared, his presence overwhelming them as a blinding light burst before them.His eyes blazed with a cosmic rage, and his power seemed to distort the air around him."Eldrin," Lucia said, trying to sound firm, "this insanity has to stop. Our world's equilibrium depends on it.A sarcastic smile curved Eldrin's lips. He sneered, "Balance?" " While holding onto the very artifact tha
Chapter 202With her gaze focused on the Heart of Lunaria, Kalyndria stood at the edge of the Celestial Nexus, Above the altar, the pulsing gem cast a gentle, ethereal glow that filled the room with silver light.She had been searching for this source of ultimate power for centuries. She would rule the supernatural realm with the Heart.With its moonstone carvings and glistening crystal veins, the room seemed to hum with anticipation.Every step Kalyndria took caused the air to tremble, upsetting the delicate equilibrium in the room with her eerie aura, Shadows writhed at her feet, clinging to her like obedient subjects.The air glistened as she moved forward, and two figures appeared in front of her: Nero and Lucia. Their postures were defensive; their faces were determined.Despite the tension erupting around them, Lucia said, "You're too late, Kalyndria," in a steady voice. "You can't take the heart."A smirk formed on Kalyndria's lips. "Are you sure you can stop me? "After all thi