Chapter 13 Crimson Eyes

Crimson eyes stared back at me and I gasped, nearly jumping out of my skin. Despite the fear surging through me, I felt an undeniable pull, a strange compulsion drawing me to go deeper into the dungeon. I wanted to turn back, to run as far away from this place as possible, but something held me back. Maera felt it too, a sense of dread mixed with curiosity. I took a deep breath, trying to steady my racing heart, and continued walking. The air grew colder, heavier, and the smell of damp earth and something wild and animalistic filled my nostrils. When I got close, enough, I was surprised to see who it was.