CHAPTER 8 THE ECLIPSE RISES

 The Eclipse Rises

The cloaked figure stepped forward, lowering his hood to reveal piercing silver eyes that gleamed like the moon. "I am Eryx, envoy of the Forgotten Court."

Kael stiffened. "The Forgotten Court was destroyed centuries ago."

Eryx's lips curved into a knowing smile. "And yet, here I stand."

Lyra felt an uneasy pull in her chest. There was something about Eryx—something eerily familiar. "Why are you here?"

Eryx's gaze locked onto hers. "To change your fate."