The creature lunged with terrifying speed, its claws cutting through the air just inches from Eryndor’s face. She reacted on instinct, stepping to the side as the beast crashed into the trees, its massive form momentarily halted by the impact. The creature hissed, its glowing eyes locking onto her with unblinking intensity.
Kaelen was the first to move, throwing one of his daggers toward the creature. It struck its target, a glancing blow to its shoulder before the rogue was already reaching for another. But the beast barely flinched, its attention remaining fixed on Eryndor.
“Get back!” Seris shouted, his voice filled with urgency as he unsheathed his sword. He charged forward with the power of a trained knight, aiming to meet the beast head-on.
But Eryndor couldn’t move. Her legs were
