*Kieran*
The rumble vibrates through the floor beneath my feet, sending a jolt of adrenaline racing through my veins. I glance at Ariella as I keep her shielded behind me, her wide eyes reflecting both determination and a hint of apprehension. I won’t let anything happen to her. Whatever danger lurks in this library, I’ll stand between her and it, no matter what.
“Let’s go!” I say, my voice steady despite the unease creeping into my gut. I turn, leading the way back toward the main area of the library, my heart pounding like a war drum. The echoes of the rumble linger in the air, a haunting reminder that we are not alone in this place of ancient magic and secrets.
The library feels eerily empty, there were a few people around before, but now there is not a single soul and the shadows st
