Chapter 26 Web Of Deception

Dane had been wandering aimlessly for days, his thoughts a tangled storm of emotions. Sleep eluded him, and food had become an afterthought. The confrontation with his mother, the pain in Kaela’s eyes, and Eryx’s unwavering concern gnawed at his mind. He felt trapped between two worlds, uncertain of where he truly belonged. Back at the Shadow Caves, the weight of recent events had thrown everything into disarray. Kaela sat near the cavern entrance, her head bowed in frustration. She wanted to help Dane, to be there for him, but he had pushed her away. It felt as if she were losing him, and the helplessness tore at her.