Chapter 91: Into the Heart of Darkness
The mist thickened around them as Luna and Ryder pressed forward, the heavy fog swirling like an uninvited guest clinging to their every step. It was an unnatural mist, dense and oppressive, as though it held secrets in its folds—secrets that neither of them were yet ready to uncover. Luna’s breath came in shallow bursts, her heart racing against the eerie silence that seemed to envelop the world. She could feel the storm—a storm not just outside, but inside her. The energy within her stirred restlessly, pulsing with each beat of her heart, as though it, too, was waiting for something to break.
Ryder led her with determination, but even his usually steadfast gait seemed unsettled. His eyes darted to every corner, every shifting shadow, as though he
