The heart of the Estuary was out there, in front of them, looming in the boundless darkness like a black monument to the dreadful battle Ariel had once fought against the Stone Titan.
The first time around, Sunny had simply been drawn here by the currents after following the Guiding Light through the mist. The sacred relic of the sybils could guide its owner anywhere — or rather, to anyone. As long as one knew their True Name.
The True Name that allowed Sunny to reach the heart of the Estuary had been placed in Cassie's memories by Torment, and then erased from Cassie's mind as soon as she channeled it into the Guiding Light. It had to be erased because Cassie could not have withstood knowing it for more than a few moments… not back then, at least.
