Savannah and Eric continued their trek towards the hidden cave where they found the gemstone. It was better to retrace their steps, following Xavier's lingering scent. The surrounding air began to shift and change. A mist rolled in from the sea, obscuring their vision and adding an ethereal glow to the surrounding forest. The ground beneath their feet grew colder, and icicles formed on the branches above them, as if the very environment was trying to warn them of the dangers that lay ahead.
Suddenly, a howl pierced the night, echoing through the misty woods. It was a chilling sound, laced with malice and power that could have come only from the mythical wolves that lurked in these parts.
The wolves, sensing the presence of humans, emerged from the shadows, their eyes reflecting the lante
