The realm exploded with light.
Lucien could no longer see the ground beneath his feet.
Seraphina's hand remained locked around his.
"Lucien!"
"I'm here!"
Across the collapsing realm, Lyra screamed.
"No!"
The Eternal King stood between them and Evelyne.
Light and darkness poured from his body.
His form was slowly disappearing.
Caelan rushed toward him.
"Stop!"
The Eternal King looked at him.
"Don't."
"You'll...