Eternal Eclipse

i and his siblings were uniting to face Laziel, and while many villagers were still uneasy

re sharpened, traps were set, and every able-bodied villager was assigned a role. Mira was organizi

cene. He admired Elara's resolve, her ability to rally people despite their fears. Sh

of mild amusement. "It's almost endearing, isn't it? H

firmly. "Because they have s

ism. I hope it serves you

nough bickering. We need to focus. Laziel won't wait foreve

l need more allies. I

as Kael. He hasn't forgiven you for what happen

Dimitri said. "If we're g

leave for Lucien's doma

n," she said, her vo

strongest of us. If I can convince him to

his hand. "Just... be careful. I don't know

he weight of his responsibilities seemed to

sed forest. The air was thick with an unnatural fog, and th

of stone and bone. His once vibrant crimson eyes were now dulled with

voice low and weary. "To wha

forward. "Laziel has declared war. He's t

hrough the cathedral. "And why should I care

ns, Lucien. It's about family. Laziel's ambitions threa

ely. Do you even remember what that means, Dimitri? Or

didn't side with him. I trie

dow. "You tried, but you failed. And now you come to me, asking for

said, his voice steady. "It's about s

en sighed. "Very well. I'll join you. But

xpect you to,

iel's spies had been spotted on the outskirts

ed, but the strain was beginning to show. Mira

" Mira said. "You've been

Not with Laziel so close

n't help anyone if you collapse from exhaus

treated to her home, where she fo

se this," he said, o

faintly. "T

of peace. But in the back of her mind, she couldn't

cien's intimidating presence and cold demeanor didn't inspire conf

" she told the villagers. "If D

to fortify the village. As the stars rose above the forest, Dimitri stood o

her presence a c

k we're read

on't have a choice. Laziel will c

s hand. "We'll face him toget

imson eyes filled with determ