Avery's world went dark , the ritual's energy overwhelming her senses . She felt herself being pulled through a vortex , the air rushing past her like a tornado .
When she opened her eyes , Avery found herself in a desolate , barren landscape . The sky was a deep , foreboding purple , and the ground was dry , cracked earth .
Ryker , Lyra , and Kael stood beside her , their faces etched with concern . " Avery , are you okay ?" Ryker asked , his voice low and urgent .
Avery nodded , still trying to get her bearing . "What happened?" she asked . " Where are we ?"
Kael's eyes scanned the horizon . "I don't know ," he said . "But I think we've been transported to another realm ."
Lyra's face was pale . " The ritual must have gone wrong ," she whispered . Avery's heart sank . They had failed . Julian's power was still growing , still threatening to destroy her world .
But as she looked around , Avery saw something that gave her hope . A figure standing in the distance . Watching them .
It was Julian .
Avery's eyes locked onto his , a fierce determination burning within her . They may have failed the ritual , but they weren't giving up . They would find a way to stop Julian , no matter what it took .
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