In the ruins of an ancient city, Kael found an hourglass—its sands frozen, unmoving. He placed his hand on it, and time stilled around him.
In the distance, a figure approached—a woman in white, her hands outstretched.
"Elara," Kael whispered, his heart pounding. "Who is that?"
But Elara remained silent, her eyes wide with terror. "That is the woman who condemned us all."