CURSED BY MOON, BOUNDED BY BLOOD
chapter 44
Before Lily can respond, the ground trembles violently, and the red light of the obelisk flares brighter. A deep, rumbling voice echoes through the Vale, speaking in a language older than time. The words seem to burn into their minds, and Lily instinctively translates aloud.
lily
(translating, her voice hollow)
“Only those who are whole may pass. Secrets must be revealed. Truths must be faced.”
The light from the obelisk stretches toward them, forming spectral chains that bind Lily, Patrick, Grimalkin, and even Rose and Michael. Each chain glows faintly, pulsating with a heartbeat-like rhythm. Grimalkin snarls, its golden eyes narrowing.
Grimalkin
(flatly)
“Well, isn’t this fun? Group therapy, ancient magic style.”
The voice grows louder, demanding in tone.
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