The roar behind them shattered the stillness of the ancient causeway.
It was not the deep thunder of the Hunter.
Nor the heavy growl of the Veilborn.
This sound was sharper.
More chaotic.
Like several predators screaming at once.
Aria ran beside Kael as the ancient road stretched endlessly through the mist ahead of them. Her lungs burned, but the fire inside her chest pulsed wildly now, reacting to the approaching danger.
Behind them, the fog exploded outward again.
More shapes burst through.
Fast.
Too fast.
Thane risked a glance over his shoulder.
“Those are not one creature.”
Ryn stumbled slightly as he ran.
“I noticed!”
Three shadows tore through the mist, racing along the causeway with unnatural speed. They moved like wolves but their bodies flickered between solid form
