Chapter 36 The Core Of The Monster

The burden of the decision rested heavily on Aeryn’s shoulders. The Forgotten’s strength inside her, an energy she could neither flee from nor manage, ate away at her core, pushing her to yield—to surrender to the shadows. Yet the determination in her heart was more powerful than ever. Talon, Kael, and Briar stood beside her, their steadfast loyalty a reassurance that she was not on her own. United, they were ready to confront whatever was ahead. They would battle together.