Mara

Emily knew Mara was right, but the burden of that truth felt unbearable. They were not the only ones who knew about the relic, the orb, and the power hidden deep within the ancient ruins. There were others, other factions, who were seeking this same power—those who would not hesitate to use it without considering the catastrophic consequences. They had seen firsthand what just a taste of that power had done to Thorne, how it had consumed him, turned his ambition into recklessness, and ultimately destroyed him. What would happen if it fell into the hands of someone even more ruthless, more determined, and without the faintest hint of restraint?