The quiet after the storm felt unnatural. Reina's knees scraped against the cracked pavement as she tried to catch her breath, her shadow still flickering faintly around her feet. Kael stayed close, scanning the streets, every muscle tense.
"They're gone... for now," he said cautiously. "But this won't stay quiet. They'll regroup."
Reina's hands trembled. "I... I didn't mean to... I just—"
"You were scared," Kael interrupted, firm but gentle. "And you used it. That's all that matters. The shadows listen when you act, not when you hesitate."
A sudden noise made both of them snap their heads to the alley entrance—a soft, deliberate tapping. Reina's shadows twitched instinctively, reaching toward the sound.
From the shadows stepped a figure. No mask, no hesitation. Just a tall, thin man with silver eyes that glimmered unnaturally in the moonlight.
"You have potential," he said, voice smooth, almost hypnotic. "But potential is only dangerous when it's guided."
Reina's heart skipped. "Who... who are you?"
"I'm someone who can help," he said, taking a careful step forward. "Or someone who can end you."
Kael's hand went to Reina's shoulder again. "Stay calm. Don't let your shadows react just yet."
The man smiled faintly. "You awakened tonight. That means the others will come faster, stronger. You've painted a target on yourself. But... you also have a choice. Learn control... or let it consume you."
Reina's shadows curled around her, tense, waiting for her command. "Why me?" she whispered. "Why did this happen to me?"
"Because you can see the threads others cannot. Because you can fight in ways no one else can. And because they fear what you might become," he replied, voice low but sharp.
Before Reina could answer, a distant roar split the night—the sound of multiple engines approaching. Kael's eyes narrowed.
"They're coming," he growled. "And they're not alone this time."
The silver-eyed man tilted his head, as if amused. "Good. The first lesson begins when they arrive."
Reina felt a shiver of anticipation—and fear. Her shadows stirred, readying themselves for the next wave. This time, she wouldn't run.
The night wasn't over. Not by far.
And the game... had only just begun.
ESTÁS LEYENDO
Shadows of Tomorrow ( Complete 10 Part )
Misterio / SuspensoIn a city where every choice shapes a hidden future, Reina discovers she can glimpse fragments of what's to come-visions painted in shadows. When she crosses paths with Kael, a runaway with secrets tied to a powerful underground faction, their desti...
