Blood of the fallen

ed a protective barrier around their campsite, ensuring that the magical creatures of the Sacred Forest would leave them undi

his face illuminated by the firelight. Lyra sat a little apart from the others, her eyes distant as she stared into t

e put down his sword and walked over to her, sitting down beside

re's something I need to tell you, Kael. S

interest piqued. "If it concerns our

he fire. "It does. It's about my past,

iosity evident. Lyra took a deep breath, gath

untouched by the celestial wars. My family lived a simple life, and I was happy. But when

ey were searching for something, or someone, but they didn't care w

r and sorrow at her words

heir captive, I learned a lot about the fallen angels and their ways. One of their leaders, a cruel angel n

ar... the name sounds familiar. He's one o

Fallen Queen appeared to me, just as she did to you, Kael. She told me that I had a destiny, a role to play in the

kipped a beat.

you were important. The vision gave me hope, and it gave me the strength to escape. I wand

ains a lot. Your skill, your determination... and your co

aid that you wouldn't trust me, that you would see me as tainted by my

you are one of the bravest people I know. Your past doesn't change that

relief shining in her eyes. "Thank you

all faced our demons in one way or another. What's imp

unity among them. "We will find the temp

as the night deepened. The forest around them seemed to lis

curiosity. "Lyra, did the Fallen Queen tell you anyt

out the heart of the forest. That we would find guidance there. I think she was referring t

t makes sense. The Sacred Forest is said to be a place of great power, a nexu

that's our next goal. We'll find the heart

elieve we can do it. The Fallen Queen wouldn't h

ing and sharing their knowledge. The bond between them grew stronger

hallenges ahead, he knew they were on the right path. With Lyra's secret revealed and their

he Fallen Queen, the cryptic messages, and the mysterious temple all weighed heavily on his mind. B

ric's wisdom. They were more than companions; they were his family. And t

are moment of respite. When dawn broke, they were ready to contin

r to uncovering its mysteries. And with the light of a new day guiding their way, the