Chapter 157

*Elora*

The air in the aetherfire canyon felt denser this morning, charged with anticipation. The leyline beneath my feet thrummed like a heartbeat, vibrating through every stone and shard of ash. I stood at the edge of the clearing, the rune on my back burning hot enough to feel through my armor, my skin. I closed my eyes and breathed the acrid smoke of violet flame curling around me—flame that