Dennis had warned us—the investigation would be dangerous—and we didn’t have to wait long to see why.
Suddenly, a group of shadows emerged from the trees. Faster and sharper than before, they moved with intelligence, circling us, testing our bond.
“Get ready!” I shouted. “Together!”
Energy flared—silver, gray, and gold spiraling around us. The bond pulsed stronger than ever as we struck, pushing the shadows back. Lilly and Arlo we also ready to fight, but we had to be ready to protect them if needed.
The battle was chaotic. The shadows adapted quickly, forcing us to think and move faster than ever. Gage and Lilly fought side by side, their movements precise and synchronized. I could see the history between them in the way they moved—trust, coordination, and understanding—but it was tem
