The Final Eclipse

m. She lay in bed, her mind foggy, trying to shake off the vivid dream that lingered in her mind

d, planting her feet firmly on the ground. The wooden floor creaked be

d across the room, her bare feet making barely a sound on the worn floorboards. Th

ack at her. Akira's eyes narrowed, studying her features. Her hair, a wild tangle of black locks, cascaded

ightstand. The pages, yellowed with age, revealed intricate, hand-drawn symbols that danced across the pa

th each passing moment. Akira's heart quickened, her senses on hi

her guardian, stood before her, his rugged features etched with conc

Akira felt a shiver run down her spine, her instincts screaming at her t

, her voice steady, despite th

. She closed the door behind her, her movements deliberate. "We've recei

ld he possibly want with her? She was just a nobody, a

asked, her curiosity ge

"He's summoning you to the pal

e King possibly want with her? She was no one,

her voice barely

rom hers. "I don't know," she admitted. "But we can't ignor

ne to warrant the King's attention? She was

eality. "We'll leave immediately," she said. "Pack

ckly packed a small bag, her hands shaking slightly.

ie asked, he

followed Julie out of the room, down the

ly. Julie opened the door, gesturing for Akira to get in.

behind her. The driver, a silent figure

mind racing with thoughts. What did the

oppressive. Akira tried to break the silence,

ling structure of stone and glass. Akira's e

r for Akira. Akira stepped out

d, her voice low.

in her chest. They walked down long hallways, past guar

r Akira to enter. Akira took a deep

ge windows. Akira's eyes adjusted to the light

llow eyes. His hair was dark, and his features we

ing a beat. There was something ab

is voice deep and resonant.

mind racing. What

sat, her hands folded in her lap. Juli

his eyes narrowing. "I'v

hat do you want with me?" she asked

ou know," he said. "You're a descendant of t

d, her mind reeling

ed your help, Akira. The pack is in danger. An

her mind racing. Wha

ents fluid. "Come," he

er chest. They walked through the palace, d

om, Akira saw it. A ancient artifa

sked, her voice bar

he said. "And with it, we can save the pack. B