The second guardian’s light dimmed slightly, its tone changing… almost sad. “That is not your choice.”
I could feel Asher’s hand squeeze mine, grounding me as cold wind brushed past, carrying the faint hum of their power. “Trin.” He murmured, “what do they want?”
I didn’t answer right away. My throat felt tight, my pulse echoing in my ears. I already knew… deep down, I knew.
“They want the power.” I said quietly. “They want to control it again.”
The first guardian took another step forward, its form rippling like water. “The power cannot belong to flesh. It belongs to the eclipse, to the balance of all things. You were never meant to wield it. Only to carry it until the return.”
Eryx shook his head. “You can’t. She’s not ready.”
“She is ready.” The guardian said simply. “She is the l
