The wind howled through the frozen peaks as Kael led them into the heart of the Frostfang Sanctuary. The air grew thinner with each step, the biting cold settling deeper into Raynor's bones. His breath came in sharp gasps as they ascended a narrow, treacherous path carved through the snow-covered cliffs. Erin walked ahead, her steps light despite the slippery terrain, her mind clearly focused on the path ahead.
Raynor couldn't help but feel a deep unease. Kael's cryptic words echoed in his mind. The trials of the Silverblood. The ancient ritual that would supposedly determine the future of the clans. And Erin—his ally, his friend—was at the center of it all. The weight of it all seemed too much for anyone to bear, let alone someone like Erin, who had never asked for any of this.
He glanc
