The journey back from the Forge of Souls felt eerily different from the one that had brought Lina and Jakob there. Where once they had been filled with uncertainty and fear, now they carried with them the Emberstone’s flame, a source of both power and purpose. But with that power came a growing sense of unease. Lina could feel the Emberstone’s energy coursing through her, hot and volatile, and she knew it was only a matter of time before she would have to face Aelis—and whatever darkness still lay in wait.
As they descended the mountain, Lina’s thoughts churned. The Keeper’s words echoed in her mind: “You must master the balance between fire and shadow, light and dark.” She understood the importance of the Emberstone’s flame, but the idea of embracing shadow was something she wasn’t prepared for. How could she, the one entrusted with the flame, allow darkness into her heart?
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