All Chapters of Blood moon's curse: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

The air within the Spire was thick with the scent of dust and decay, the silence broken only by the drip of unseen water and the echoing of their own footsteps. Torches, lit by Lucian, cast flickering shadows that danced across the ancient stone walls, revealing intricate carvings depicting scenes of unimaginable horror and unimaginable beauty.Aria felt a shiver crawl down her spine. The air was heavy with a strange energy, a palpable sense of dread that seemed to emanate from the very stones of the Spire. And the visions, the fragments of past lives, continued to plague her.She saw herself as a warrior, fighting alongside Lucian in a battle that raged across a desolate landscape. They were bound together then as they were now, their love a beacon of hope in a sea of despair. But the battle was lost, and she watched as Lucian fell, his lifeblood staining the crimson earth. The pain of his death was so real, so visceral, that it brought her to her knees.Lucian, sensing her distress,

When the light subsided, silence enveloped the chamber like a suffocating veil. The once-majestic pillars were now fractured, their carvings barely discernible amidst the rubble. The Crimson Heart lay shattered on the ground, its shards radiating a dim, haunting glow. Aria stirred first, her head pounding and her body weak from the overwhelming power they had just unleashed. She blinked, trying to adjust her vision to the dim light. The bond of the Blood Pact throbbed within her chest, tugging her awareness toward Lucian. "Lucian?" she called weakly, her voice trembling. From the shadows, he emerged, limping slightly, his silver eyes glowing faintly in the dim light. His face was a mixture of relief and exhaustion. "I'm here," he said, moving to her side. "Are you hurt?" She shook her head, though every muscle in her body screamed in protest. "What... what happened?" Lucian’s gaze shifted to the shards of the Heart scattered across the ground. "It’s broken. The Crimson Heart is

The sun rose slowly over the horizon, casting its golden light on the ruins of the Forgotten Spire. Aria and Lucian stood together, their breaths mingling in the crisp morning air, but the peace was short-lived. A faint, haunting whisper echoed in Aria’s mind.Kael.She turned to Lucian, her expression shifting from relief to worry. "Kael… I felt him. He’s alive, but he’s in pain."Lucian’s jaw tightened. "Evangeline must have done something before her end. We need to find him."Aria nodded, determination burning in her chest. "He helped us when we needed him most. We can’t leave him to suffer."The bond between Aria and Kael had always been different—unique and inexplicably strong. Though Lucian was her anchor, Kael had been her guiding light during her moments of doubt, his quiet strength and unwavering loyalty a constant reminder of her purpose.As they made their way through the dense forest surrounding the Spire, the air grew colder, and an unnatural silence enveloped them. The t

The morning air was so lovely, the remnants of dew shimmering on the leaves as the group began their journey toward the ancient city of Veleris. Known as the City of Shadows, it was rumored to hold the final piece of the prophecy. Though the Crimson Heart had been destroyed, its lingering energy still coursed through Aria, tethering her to its mysteries.Kael, walking a few paces behind, glanced at Aria with a mixture of concern and curiosity. "Do you think Veleris will give us answers or more questions?"Aria didn’t look back, her voice steady. "Both, probably. But we can’t stop now. The Heart may be gone, but its curse hasn’t ended."Lucian, ever the sentinel, stayed close to Aria’s side. "Veleris is a place of secrets. Not all of them will welcome us."The tension between Lucian and Kael simmered just beneath the surface, though neither dared to voice it openly. Aria, sensing the unspoken animosity, kept her focus on the path ahead.By midday, they reached the edge of a vast canyon

The world outside the temple was eerily quiet. The rift between worlds had closed, the veil between realms sealed for now, but the echoes of what had transpired lingered in the air, thick and suffocating. Aria, Lucian, and Kael stood at the edge of the ruined temple, their eyes scanning the horizon. The sun, though beginning to set, seemed pale, almost reluctant to set its golden rays upon the world that had been forever altered by the events in the chamber below.Aria's heart was heavy, her mind a labyrinth of thoughts that refused to settle. She had fought back against the prophecy, but something had changed within her. The dark power of the Heart had not completely dissipated; it was there, pulsing faintly in her chest, a constant reminder of what she had almost become. She had a feeling it would never truly leave her."I can't believe it's over," Kael said, his voice gruff, though there was a sense of relief in his tone. "That was some battle."Lucian turned his gaze to the horizo