*Briella*
I was feeling quite ill as we raced through the trees back to Ethereal Grove.
“The fact that the shadow creatures were there pretty much confirms that Tian is behind all of this," Roy said as we ran.
Kryzen cursed under his breath. “He's going to pay for this," he said darkly.
Fear gripped me at the mention of the vile man's name. My chest suddenly felt tight, and I had to stop running.
Kryzen and Roy immediately dropped down beside me. I hadn't realized that I had fallen to my knees as I gasped for air.
“Briella," Kryzen murmured, setting a hand on my shoulder. “Breathe. It's going to be alright."
I questioned how he could say that. We had just discovered that our greatest fears were right below our feet and had likely been multiplying their forces this entire time. I jus
