Where Shadows Meet Starlight

Previously

…Thorne stared at her, his face unreadable. “How did you know those words?” “I didn’t,” Elara said, her heart pounding. “They were just there.” Kael let out a breath. “Is she gone?” “For now,” Thorne said, but his gaze lingered on Elara. “But she was telling the truth. She is using your fear, Elara. And every time you use the book, you give her a stronger foothold.” Elara looked at the book in her hands. The silver light had faded, but the words still shimmered faintly. She had stopped the shadow. But at what cost? The new moon was close now. She could feel it in her bones. And somewhere in the Veilwood, the Shadow Weaver laughed.