As the thick, suffocating blanket of black smoke descended upon the once tranquil field, panic rippled through the crowd like a wave crashing against the shore. People stumbled and fell, their cries drowned out by the ominous hiss of the encroaching fog. Amidst the chaos, Kealan’s chest tightened with fear, his frantic eyes darting through the murky haze in search of Desina’s familiar silhouette.
“Desina!” Kealan’s voice echoed, a desperate plea cutting through the swirling mist, but it seemed to dissipate into the void, swallowed by the thick shroud that enveloped them.
“Kealan!” Desina’s voice, muffled but unmistakable, reached his ears, her words a faint beacon of hope amidst the encroaching darkness.
With a surge of determination, Kealan fought against the oppressive weight of the s
