New bible

Previously

…“We found it,” Lina breathed. But as Elara stepped toward the altar, a shadow moved behind the flame. A figure stepped out from the darkness beside the altar—a man in a Vatican guard’s uniform, his hand on his sword. “I was told you would come,” he said. “Brother Thomas sent word. The sixth spark will not be taken by heretics.” Elara’s heart pounded. They were trapped. Behind them, Brother Thomas’s voice grew closer. Before them, a guard blocked the flame. And the New Bible pulsed once, hot against her chest, as if urging her to act. She took a breath and stepped forward, the fire within her burning brighter than ever.