Andy’s P.O.V.
My heart raced as I knew the moment Ares spoke about was quickly approaching. I searched the area, taking in the sight of the woods. The usual vibrancy of the plants and trees was absent, leaving me feeling slightly uneasy. The trees had a deep, charred hue to them, with bark crumbling at the slightest touch. Everything had a dark, sinister energy, and the cold air felt like a warning, causing dread to course through me.
“Where the f**k are we?” Auggie asked, spinning in circles as he looked around.
“The dark woods,” Ares responded, his voice heavy with concern as his gaze swept across the tree line for any potential danger. “Give me the sword, Nova.”
She stood rooted in place, her eyes wide as she scanned the eerie terrain. Ares reached around her, grabbing the sword, a
