Fated in fire and shadows

burned, a constant reminder of the power that now tied her to Kairos Eldrin. She tried to ignore the strange, suffocating pressure that filled

ce more. It was impossible for a reason she refused to acknowled

intense, burning light. He was staring at it as though he could

this?" His voice was sharp, laced with fr

through her, binding her to him in ways she couldn't comprehend. It wasn't just physical; it was... emotional, too, like an invisible thread that connecte

"Do you really think it's that simple? The prophecy didn't just choose u

actions," she said, her voice cold. "I won't let it.

sence was hard to ignore, like standing next to a blaze. "If we're truly meant t

e suggesting we work together?" The very

e quieter, as though he was choosing his words carefully. "If we don't figure this

chest. It was bad enough that they were enemies. The last thing she needed was some magical bond pulling them together. But as much as she ha

too quickly. "But don't thi

hem. "I don't expect you to." His voice was quiet but firm. "But we need to l

rong. The air between them crackled with power, magic swirling in an invisible storm. They were bound, yes. But in the back of her mind,

om her thoughts. "To the capital. We need to speak with the

ch as it was in Eldoria. She was a seer, a prophetess who could peer into the very fabric of fa

ene asked, her voice low and dangerous. "I'm not abou

ng to a head, and if we're truly the ones who can end it, we need to understand why this bond exists." He paused, his gaze flickeri

her chest like lead. But as much as she wanted to deny it, she knew he was right. The war was spiraling out of control. If there was even th

e answers?" she asked, her voice soft

nows things no one else does

elp from someone she didn't trust, made her stomach twist. But there was no other choice. The prophecy

you're leading, and I'm following. And don't thi

f amusement crossing his face. "W

, keeping a safe distance behind him. As they made their way toward the capital, the sound

reminder of how much they loathed each other. And yet, for reasons she couldn't explain, Selene couldn't quit