The temple’s air was thick with magic, swirling around them like an invisible fog. Ari led the way, her senses heightened as she navigated through the ancient stones. Each step felt as though it was drawing them deeper into a forgotten nightmare, but there was no turning back now.
Celeste was close behind, her hand on the hilt of her blade, eyes scanning the surroundings. Ronan trailed, his gaze fixed on Ari’s back, the weight of unspoken words lingering between them. He hadn’t pressed her for answers yet, but he would. Soon.
“I don’t like this,” Celeste muttered, breaking the silence.
Ari nodded, her magic thrumming beneath her skin, a deep hum in her bones that spoke of danger. “We need to move quickly.”
As they entered the heart of the temple, the walls seemed to pulse with an energ
