Chapter 199: Into the Abyss

The moment Bella stepped forward, the world shattered.

Not physically.

Not in any way the others could see.

But inside her—something cracked, something came undone, something gave way to the darkness that had always been waiting for her.

The Hollow One didn't hesitate.

It didn't gloat.

Didn't mock her.

It simply took her.

A wave of black smoke curled around her, twisting, seeping into her skin like ink sinking into paper.

She barely had time to breathe before the world tilted—

And then—

Everything went dark.