ALAENA’S POV
The children of the forest moved silently through the camp, their tiny feet making no sound against the earth.
They were shadows among shadows, their glowing eyes glistening like fireflies in the dark.
I followed them, my own steps just as quiet as theirs. I could feel Roy’s energy.
It was faint, but it was there.
I could feel it.
I clenched my fists, my new claws pressing lightly against my palms.
I released my palms again, they were going to take some getting used to.
The power within me was surging sharp and restless like a beast waiting to be unleashed on these bastards.
We had to move fast.
A low rumble of voices drifted through the camp, but something else caught my attention—a panicked shout.
Yup, they’ve found out.
The iron cage.
They had discovered it
