Chapter 51 Shattered Horizons

It was not the same world anymore. The fight against the Sovereign of Despair had ripped through the very fabric of existence. Above Alex and Mara, the sky was a painting of chaos; blood-red streaks intertwined with streaks of darkness that pulsed like a living heart. And yet, even in ruin, Alex's hand found Mara's, fingers interlocking as if holding onto each other would anchor them to reality. You alright?"Alex's voice was a rusty rasp, each syllable like it weighed the universe on his tongue. His hellfire faltered weakly at his fingertips, a shadow of the fire that had writhed like an alive flame mere moments ago.