Ellie Peering through the reddish haze, my vision is not affected. A hand touches mine and I gaze down to see Selene’s. Time is suspended as she faces me. “Ellie I failed you so many times. And an apology will never be enough. The mistakes of the past have led us here. I can give you one last gift, one promise while I have the ability to grant it. Delmennia has closed the gateway which is our source of power and magic. It is fading into nothingness already.” “Is it true what she said? All mate bonds will end, and our souls will roam the earth in agony forever with the gateways closed.” The words from the parchment “none are returned”. Dimmi was right, I know what it all means. The memories flow over me as they finally release. Her voice telling me before…. “Yes.” She gives me the saddes

