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I don’t—

“You.”

The God’s voice slices through the stillness.

I spin back to face him.

His ancient eyes burn into mine — and for the first time, something like fury twists his weathered features.

“You dared to bring themhere?”

The words thunder through my bones. Through the bonds. Through everything I am.

Behind me, Torric’s fire flares. Aspen’s frost crackles. Finn’s chaos sparks wild and desperate.

The God takes a step toward me.

Reality bends.

I don’t step back.

I plant my feet. Spread my wings. Let the power still coursing through my veins rise to meet him.

I don’t know what’s coming.

I don’t know if I can survive it.

But I’m done running.

I lift my chin.

And I face the God of Chaos.