We didn’t stop moving, every step felt heavier, our breath harsher as we pushed deeper into the ruins, searching for a way out.
The air was thick with dust and the fading traces of magic, but the further we went the more I felt something else lurking about as its weight felt like the ruins themselves were staring at us with invisible eyes.
On the other hand, Dylan stayed up close, his movements sharp, and controlled. He was still on edge, his body coiled like a predator ready to strike.
Even though he didn’t say it out loud, I knew what he was thinking but he chose to stay silent so as not to scare me the most.
The guardian was too easy, whatever magic protected this place wasn’t done with us yet, I have a strong feeling it’s waiting for the right time to react.
Upon walking for
