As the battle raged around them, Orion found himself facing Lyra amidst the chaos. Lightning tore across the sky, illuminating the anguish in her eyes.
"I never wanted this," she whispered. "I just wanted us to be free."
For a brief moment, time slowed. The battle faded into the background, and all that remained was the two of them.
Orion cupped her face. "Then let's end it. Together."
She hesitated, but he saw the flicker of hope in her gaze. And then, against the backdrop of cosmic destruction, their lips met—a kiss that defied destiny itself.
The universe trembled.
The Veiled Queen screamed in rage.
And the fabric of reality began to unravel.
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Chapter 33: The Paradox Breaks
The Veiled Queen's form began to crack like a shattered mirror. "No! You were supposed to choose! You were supposed to remain bound to the cycle!"
Orion stepped forward, his power surging. "I did choose. I chose love. I chose freedom. And now… I choose to end you."
Lyra and Seraphina stood by his side. For the first time, they were not enemies, but allies. The paradox would no longer control them.
Together, they unleashed a force beyond mortal comprehension—a fusion of love, will, and power.
The Veiled Queen let out one final, deafening scream before vanishing into nothingness.
And just like that, the cycle was broken.
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