Chapter 203 - Shadows of the Abyss

The first light of dawn broke over the horizon, its golden rays piercing through the thick clouds that had long lingered over the land. Ava stood at the edge of a jagged cliff, her eyes closed as the warmth of the sun kissed her skin, banishing the cold that had settled deep in her bones. The Abyss, a force she had learned to wield, simmered quietly within her, no longer a raging storm but a subdued, lurking presence. She had won the battle, emerged from the darkness, but victory felt hollow, like a fleeting breath stolen by the wind.