Chapter 42 Shadows In The Light

The air was thick with tension as Alex, Mara, and Kael pressed deeper into the forest. Alex leaned heavily on Mara, his body still weak from his battle with the Shadowborn. Every step was a struggle, but the resolve in his heart kept him moving. Mara’s hand never left his arm, steadying him as they followed Kael’s lead. “You’re pushing yourself too hard,” Mara whispered, concern etched across her face.