*Rhys*
The air changed, and the forest felt different as if it sensed the disappearance of magic. My heart leaped. The concealment spell fell away.
With a growl bubbling from my throat, I signaled my warriors—the fiercest of my men—to surge forward. Our feet pounded against the earth in unison, each of us desperate to find Saoirse and bring her home.
"Stay alert!" I shouted as we moved quickly. "We don't know what awaits!"
As we breached the clearing and the dragon sanctuary loomed into view, its old stones seemed to tell stories from a long time ago. The magic there could be felt with every breath. But there was no time for awe. Saoirse needed us.
"Spread out," I commanded. My warriors followed like a dark wave, surrounding the entrance. I rushed ahead, muscles tense with anticipati
