Chapter 10 Shadows Of Deception

The group advanced through the treed underbrush silently, their pace slow and labored as Alex leaned heavily on Gideon and Mara, struggling to keep his feet under him. The battle with Darius had drained more of him than he had wanted to allow for, and every step was a reminder of how close he was to everything being irretrievable. “We’re close,” said Gideon, his voice steady but strained. “There’s a safe house nearby. We can rest and regroup.”