The entire underground chamber froze.
That single glowing eye beneath the estate was massive.
Far larger than any of the creatures surrounding them.
And the moment it opened—
Every creature in the chamber immediately lowered themselves to the ground.
Submission.
Fear.
Worship.
Emily's breath caught painfully.
Because she could feel it too.
A presence so ancient and powerful that it shook her from the inside.
The giant eye stared upward through the darkness below.
Watching her.
Only her.
Alexander immediately pulled Emily slightly behind him again.
Instinct.
Protection.
Always protection.
But this time—
Even he looked shaken.
The masked man slowly smiled.
And for the first time tonight—
He looked genuinely emotional.
Almost reverent.
"At last…"
Lucien's face went pale.
"No…"
Daniel frowned sharply.
"What the hell is that thing?"
Nobody answered immediately.
Because the eye beneath them moved again.
Slowly.
Calmly.
