chapter 35
The forest felt wrong. Not just silent— Dead. No wind. No movement. No sound of animals. Even the air felt heavier, thicker, like it resisted every breath. Kael slowed slightly as they moved deeper, his senses fully alert. “…this isn’t normal.” Luna nodded, her chest tight. “I can feel it.” Her hand twitched slightly at her side. “That thing… it’s close.” Another step. Then— They stopped. The ground ahead was torn apart, trees shattered and twisted like something massive had forced its way through. Deep claw marks carved into the earth, far larger than anything they had seen before. Kael’s gaze darkened. “…this is new.” A low sound echoed. Not distant. Right in front of them. Slow. Heavy breathing. Luna’s heart dropped. “…it’s here.” Silence. Then— It moved. From
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