Chapter 46
The portal closed behind Cole and Mirai, leaving them in a realm that seemed both familiar and alien. They stood on the outskirts of a city, its towering buildings casting long shadows over the streets below. The air hummed with a strange energy, and the sky above was an ominous shade of purple.
As they took in their surroundings, Cole felt a surge of memories flooding back. This was the city he had once called home, the place where he had lived before his transformation into the monstrous being. The memories were bittersweet, reminding him of the life he had lost and the mistakes he had made.
Mirai sensed his inner turmoil and reached out to hold his hand, offering him comfort and support. "We're in this together, Cole," she said softly, her eyes filled with understanding.