The ancient chamber trembled.A deafening rumble echoed through the Lost City as the massive silver doors slowly opened.Dust drifted from the ceiling.Crimson light flickered through the widening gap.Everyone turned toward the entrance.Weapons were drawn.Zevarion instinctively stepped in front of Elyra.Cassian moved to the opposite side, his eyes fixed on the doorway.Victor swallowed."I don't think she's here for a friendly conversation.""No," Damien replied quietly."I don't think she is."The doors opened completely.A lone woman walked into the chamber.Tall.Graceful.Her silver-white hair flowed down her back, untouched by age.A dark cloak rested over her shoulders, embroidered with the emblem of the Order of the Eclipse.Across her left eye ran a long, faded scar.But it was her violet eyes that held everyone's attention.They were unnaturally bright.Filled with intelligence.And absolute certainty.Behind her, dozens of armed members of the Order entered the chamber.
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