Chapter 246

Silence fell.

They stood at the edge of the ruins, breathing heavily, staring at the dust-filled sky.

"It's over," Natasha said.

"For now," Veronica corrected.

Gilbert's voice crackled over their earpieces. "I'm getting reports, something happened when the Veil shattered. Whatever power it held, it was connected to more than just this place."

John exhaled. "Meaning?"

Gilbert hesitated. "Meaning we may have just triggered something much bigger."

No one spoke.

Then Veronica straightened. "Then we'll be ready."

The battle against darkness was far from over. But they would face it. Together.