Chapter 213 1/6 AURORA A wave of energy that strikes like a physical force , throwing us backward in the grove , shaking it violently .

My body hits the ground hard , the air is knocked from my lungs .

The pendant on my chest shakes weakly , its light dimming like a dying candle .

I force myself upright , my vision swimming .

The merged entity stands at the center of the clearing , It forms a swirling mass of light and shadow .The energy radiating from it is suffocating , a mix of rage and sorrow , unrelenting power .

Danes already on his feet , his eyes fixed on the entity .

We have to stop this , he says , his voice urgent but steady .

Lirien shakes up beside me .

If that absorbs the groves heart , the balance will be gone , it says .

All will fall .

It moves towards the glowing heart and the shifting , enormous form surges a step with it , moving like living metal , and even the roots move round , helpless as moths around bright light .

I scramble to my feet , my legs trembling beneath me .

What do we do ? I ask , my voice breaking .

Chapter 213 cannot fall into its hands .

But how ? I shout .

I dont even know what to choose ! 2/6 Dane steps closer , his jaw tight .

We dont have time for doubt , Aurora .

Ill keep it busy , you focus on the heart .

Before I can protest , Dane charges toward the entity .

His movements are swift and deliberate , his blade glinting faintly in the groves flickering light .

The entity turns , its voice a guttural growl .

You dare challenge me , mortal ? Dane doesnt respond .

dodges under one of its huge arms , changing into its

inflict any serious damage , but they

, its light pulsating in an

my neck responds , its glow strengthening marginally

with it , Lirien says

intent that is firm in its purpose

dont know what to do , I whisper ,

choose , Lirien says , the firmness of his voice

hesitation will tear

like

, my mind is

bonds

vulnerable , unprotected from the

The vision changes .

, its roots pulsing and its

its strength multiplied by the

dissolving into the tree , my life given in exchange for the balance

chest throbs once , a flicker of light dancing on

says , its

only respond

me from the visions

to see Dane thrown backward , his

, his movements slow

shout ,

roars , its attention turning to me

Chapter 213 green fire , lock onto

your destiny , Luna , it growls , the voice

freeze , the weight of its

, growing larger and more menacing

his feet

, he says , his voice strained

to finish

let it

, my chest tightening

at me to run to his side

I know

pulses again , its light brighter now , as if urging me for The entity takes a step closer , its enormous body leaning over

you can defy me ? it

nothing but a pawn , a vessel for the

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