Chapter 12: The Iceblood Omen
The Blood Arena shattered.
Lucien stood alone amid smoking rubble as the world re-stitched itself, returning him to the shattered ruins of the chapel. His pulse still thundered from the battle. His shirt was in tatters, skin slick with blood and power. The air buzzed with lingering magic—and lust.
Behind him, Aralynn collapsed to her knees.
Lilith’s breath came in ragged pants.
Seraphiel trembled, wings flickering.
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Lucien’s jaw clenched. "Then we don’t rest."
"Lucien..." Aralynn’s voice was soft, needy. "You used too much power—your veins are glowing."
He looked down. Crimson runes pulsed beneath his skin.