Chapter 94: The Queen’s Gambit

The Blackglass Queen sat before her mirror. It didn't show her reflection. It showed Thessaly's.

"So close," the queen whispered.

"So precious to the paradox."

Her court of broken gods knelt around her.

"We've tried assassins. We've tried erasure."

"Then try seduction," the queen murmured.

She formed a dream realm—a perfect place. A perfect version of the future. Where Liss lived happily. Where Thessaly ruled beside her. Where the war never happened.

She lured Thessaly inside while she slept.

And showed her everything she'd ever wanted.