Chapter 54
The ethereal glow of the mushrooms continued to dull little. A faint, gray light seeped into the cavern, chasing away the magical blues and greens, revealing the rough, stone walls and the sleeping figures huddled near the dying fire. Col stirred, his eyes fluttering open, his body stiff from sleeping on the hard ground. He glanced at Shae, still sleeping peacefully beside him, her dark hair spread across the furs like a silken shadow. He smiled, a soft, tender expression that warmed his weary heart. He rose quietly, careful not to disturb her, and stretched his aching muscles. He checked the protective barrier, its shimmering surface still holding strong, a testament to Shae's enduring magic. He then turned his attention to the dying fire, adding a few pieces of dry wood, coaxing the em
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