Avery squeezed my hand and gifted me with a soft smile. Her eyes held the warmth of the rising sun. My heart swelled at the sight of her. She was my light in the darkness, my compass in times of doubt.
We ventured deeper into the forest, following the winding trail. An eerie silence hung over the woods, as if the creatures were holding their breath. I tensed, my senses on high alert. Something wasn't right.
"Do you feel that?" Gabriel asked. Roman narrowed his eyes.
"Yes," I said. "We're being watched."
I slowed my pace, scanning the dense foliage for any signs of movement. There. A flicker of shadow shifted behind an oak tree, disappearing as quickly as it came.
My blood ran cold. "We have company."
Before I could react, a horde of demons emerged from the underbrush, their gaping mo
