Chapter 51 – The Hand of Realms (Part 2)
Zane's breath caught in his throat.
The moment his eyes found the source of the lullaby, he felt… weightless. Every note seemed to tug at his chest, winding around his heart like silk threads soaked in nostalgia. Without even realizing it, his legs began to move, drawn toward the haunting melody. The cold stone beneath his feet, the gentle whisper of night air—it all faded into background noise.
He stepped through the quiet garden, navigating between trees and lantern-lit paths, until the space opened up into a wide terrace that overlooked the sea.
The waves rolled gently against the cliffside wall, their rhythm syncing perfectly with the humming voice. The breeze carried a soft spray of salt, mingling with the sweet scent of nearby flowers.
And there—framed against the dark shimmer of the sea—stood a girl.
