Chapter 10: The Ancient Hunger

Narrator's POV

Blood pooled beneath Liora's knees as she knelt on the cold stone floor, silver poison burning through her veins like liquid fire. Valeria stood over her, silver dagger raised for the killing blow, while Riven watched with conflicted eyes that couldn't decide between protection and abandonment.

The mysterious voice spoke again, clearer this time, echoing through Liora's mind with the weight of centuries.

"I am the Blood Moon Goddess, child. Ancient ...