Chapter 74: Deadly Games
(Aspen's POV)
The enchanted forest hummed with energy, its pulsing light from ancient runes casting shifting shadows on everything around me. Perched on a crooked branch high above the ground, I studied the scene below.
Both teams darted through the forest, their movements messy and disorganized. The magical barriers shimmered faintly in the distance, yet their presence seemed to go mostly unnoticed by the others.
Ethan’s frustrated voice echoed sharply through our pack bond. “No backtracking through the barriers, Oliver. They’ll pick up our scent right away if we leave any trail.”
Oliver’s response was quick, tinged with mockery. “Well, aren’t you full of plans? That’s fine, but what’s the point of my runes if nobody uses them? I could’ve stayed in bed f
