~The Breach of Light~

ELRICH

“She’s not supposed to have this kind of strength,” Serene muttered in confusion. “The barrier should have drained her by now.”

“Unless she’s drawing from something outside the system,” Lucan said. His tone was calm, but his shoulders were tight. “Or someone.”

Eira was quiet beside me. She didn’t need to speak for me to feel the faint thrum of her heartbeat. I reached for her hand, squeezing once. “Stay with me.”

“I’m trying,” ...