Selene looked at the Eternal Frost Flame one last time before turning toward Alex and Hati, who stood at the entrance of the hall.A smile bloomed on her face as her pale blue eyes landed on Alex.
She stepped toward him and said softly, "Let's leave from here, Alex."
Alex smiled warmly and asked, "Are we done already?"
Selene nodded, her serene blue eyes exuding a strange warmth—utterly untroubled by the prospect of death.
Alex didn't move. His smile faded. His eyes narrowed as he asked again, "Sel… what happened?"
...
A long pause stretched between them as they stared at each other.
Selene exhaled deeply, her shoulders drooping. "The Ice Phoenix wants me to make a choice. Only then can I inherit the Eternal Frost Flame."
Alex's expression tensed. "What choice?"
Selene's hands fidgeted, and her eyes darted around the icy cave hall. She didn't answer.
Alex stepped forward slightly, his voice firmer. "Sel, what was the choice?"
