Chapter 27 Moonlight Pursuit

The night hung heavy with tension as the moon cast its pale light over the forest. Every step Lyra took was a soft whisper against the damp earth, her breath steady but her heart pounding in her chest. The air was thick with anticipation—there was no turning back now. She had passed the Hunt, but the real trial was just beginning. Kaidën’s presence beside her was a silent reassurance. He hadn’t spoken since the rogue had been taken down. The bond between them was palpable, stronger now than ever before. Even in the silence, she could feel his tension, his worry for her.