Chapter 97: The Core of Chaos
The closer they got to the glowing sphere, the more the Rift seemed to rebel against their presence. The chaotic energy around them became a storm, swirling with fragments of shattered realities. Voices whispered in Anita’s ears—memories that weren’t hers, promises made and broken, laughter turned to screams. She clenched her jaw, forcing herself to focus on the path ahead.
Jace glanced at her, his amber eyes glowing faintly as he extended a hand. “Don’t let it get into your head,” he said firmly. “It’s trying to break you.”
Anita nodded, gripping his hand tightly. The warmth of his touch steadied her, grounding her in the here and now.
Kael led the way, his sword glowing brighter with each step. The sphere pulsed in rhythm with the storm, a heartbeat that resonated through the Rift. “This is it,” he said, his voice grim. “The core of all this chaos.”