Eternal Eclipse

rs moved like shadows through the square, their preparations nearly complete. Torches flickered in the col

was handing out bundles of arrows to the archers, her usual sharp wit replaced by a grim

reassuring and unnerving. The vampires exuded an otherworldly power, thei

is fingers. "I hope Laziel brings his best," he said with a

e, Kael. If we fail, it's not just the humans w

I've heard the speeches. Save you

the forest beyond. He could feel Laziel's presence, a

quietly, drawin

pression calm despite the

ay close to Aria," Dimitri

e everyone else fights. This is my

s crimson eyes softening. "You're braver than anyone

r resolve unwavering. "Then don't

t howl pierced the air. The villagers

mitri said, his vo

iel's followers moved with unnatural speed, their eyes glowing with malice. The vill

ecision. Kael's dagger flashed in the firelight as he dispatched two enemies in quick succ

fought to protect the village. Despite the chaos, he always see

ting through any foe who dared come near.

n her hands. She felt useless compared to t

with a desperation born of survival, their fear giving way to determination. Mira's archers rained a

nce was undeniable, his power radiating like a storm. His dark hair framed h

contempt. "Humans, clinging to their fragile live

ace him, his expres

smile. "Still trying to protect the weak

here," Di

"You think you can stop me? You're

cien stepped forward, his eyes bla

ning. "He would have sided with me. Po

is voice cold. "This isn't about

" Laziel said, spre

eir strikes shaking the ground beneath them. Laziel fought with a fero

-face with one of Laziel's followers. The vampire s

e, little human," he

her stake, her heart pound

d him, her blade slicing through the ai

s allies fought with renewed determination. Even Kael, who often f

ntless assault. With a final, decisive strike

Dimitri said, s

golden eyes filled with hatre

i said, his voice h

rizon, the village was silent. The battle wa

ill overlooking the village, exha

t," she s

, his gaze dis

nding his. "Whatever comes next,

his crimson eyes soften