Chapter 30 - The Eternal Dawn
Evelyn Carter stood on the balcony of Blackthorn Manor, looking out over the sprawling estate.
Below her, the sanctuary was waking up. She could hear the faint sound of coffee brewing, the chatter of women preparing for their day, the laughter of children running across the lawn.
The cold, oppressive shadows of Adrian Vale were permanently eradicated, washed away by the brilliant, unyielding light of a new dawn.
She took a deep breath. The air was crisp, tasting of morning dew and absolute freedom.
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She touched the pendant at her neck one last time, honoring the past that had forged her, before letting it drop against her chest. She turned away from the horizon and walked back inside her home.
She had not just survived the fire. She had become the light. And her light would never, ever be extinguished again.
