As Avery stepped forward , her eyes adjusted to the dim light revealing a large , ornate box in the center of the room . The box was decorated with strange symbols and markings that seemed to glow in the flickering candlelight .
Ryker is voice was low and mysterious . " This , Avery , is the source of our power . The key to our dominance over Tenebrous ."
Julian is eyes gleamed with excitement , his grip on Avery is arm tightening . " And with you by my side , Avery , we will unlock its secrets and rule Tenebrous together ."
Avery felt a shiver run down her spine as she looked at the box . What secrets lay hidden within . And what did Julian plan to do with her ?
Suddenly , Lyra appeared beside her , her eyes fixed on the box . " Do not trust him , Avery ," she whispered urgently . " He does not care about you . He only cares about power ."
Avery is heart pounded in her chest as she tried to process Lyra is words . Who should she trust , Julian who seemed to offer her a life of luxury and power Or Lyra , who seemed to be hiding secrets of her own ?
Avery is mind spun as she tried to process Lyra is warning . She looked at Julian who seemed oblivious to the tension between her and Lyra . His eyes were fixed intently on the box , a look of eager anticipation on his face .
Julian is smile was triumphant as he stepped forward , a small key glowing in his hand . He inserted the key into a tiny keyhole on the box and the sound of clicking mechanisms filled the air .
As the box creaked open , a faint hum filled the room , and the air seemed to vibrate with energy . Avery felt a shiver run down her spine as she looked into the box .
Inside , a glowing crystal lying on a black velvet cloth . The crystal radiated with an otherworldly energy and Avery could feel its power calling to her .
Avery is heart pounded in her chest as she tried to process Lyra is warning . What secrets lay hidden in the crystal and what lay ahead for her in this treacherous world of magic and power .
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