The fortress shook violently.
Cracks spread across the floor beneath Lucien's feet as the broken First Seal released waves of black energy.
Seraphina pulled Lyra closer.
"What is happening?"
Aster stared at the opening beneath them.
"The seal is collapsing."
Lucien looked at the Warden.
"You planned this."
The Warden smiled.
"Of course."
He raised one enormous hand.
The darkness around...