Chapter 40 Shadows Of Betrayal

The flickering campfire cast a long, wide shadow across the forest clearing as Alex leaned against a tree, eyes scanning the horizon. He'd been through a battle with the Devourer and was battered, but his determination was unbroken. Mara sat beside him, her head resting lightly on his shoulder, a soothing anchor against the chaos of his thoughts. "Do you think we'll ever have a moment to breathe?" Mara asked softly, her voice laced with exhaustion.