The white light on the horizon grew brighter.
Everyone stared at it.
Even the shadows that surrounded them began retreating.
Lucien tightened his grip on the Blade of Dawn.
"She's coming."
Nethros shook his head.
"No."
Seraphina looked at him.
"What?"
"She's already here."
A cold wind swept through the forest.
The white light suddenly appeared in front of them.
A woman stepped out of it.
Long silver-white hair flowed behind her.
A crown of white fire rested above her head.
One eye was golden.
The other was silver.
She looked at Lucien.
Then at Lyra.
Finally, her gaze settled on the Crystal Heart.
"So..."
Her voice was calm.
"The...