Chapter 25 A Fight For Love

The heavy air was thick with anticipation. Every step Lila took toward the ancient temple felt like a warning. The artifact was so close, yet the space between her and her goal stretched a thousand miles. She felt Kai’s presence beside her, and although his hand brushed hers in reassurance, she could sense the storm brewing around them. “Are you sure about this?” Kai whispered, his voice a low murmur, barely audible over the rustling leaves. His grip tightened on the sword’s hilt at his side, his stance tense, ready to strike at any threat from the shadows.