Chapter 83: A Flicker of Hope
The sun rose slowly, casting long shadows across the clearing. The mist that had enveloped the forest began to dissipate, but Luna’s mind remained clouded, weighed down by the prophecy’s dark promise. Each breath she took felt like she was drawing in the very uncertainty that had haunted her for days. Her hands still trembled around the mug Ryder had given her, the warmth offering a fleeting comfort that couldn’t quite reach the coldness that had taken root in her chest.
The quiet of the morning was both a comfort and a reminder of the storm that loomed over them. Ryder sat beside her, his presence as steady as ever, but even he couldn’t hide the exhaustion etched in his features. The journey had taken its toll on both of them, and yet, they had only just be
