Edwin was trapped between being cursed and his possibly fake or real love for Eliora.
The ground began to crack in the manor, and people started disappearing. Someone saw the sky breathing. Another saw a woman emerging from the church wall.
Time was running out.
Lilith appeared to him again, saying calmly:
"Either you sacrifice her, or the gate opens, and the world is devoured. No third option."
But he screamed: "I'll find an option. I'll break the ritual."
She laughed, a sound that filled the manor:"You may try. But remember... shadows can't be killed. Only postponed."