Chapter 301 Fractures And Alliances

The light of the Heartstone lingered in the clearing, its energy settling into a steady rhythm that seemed to resonate with the land itself. Ariella stood at its center, her breathing labored but her resolve unbroken. The others formed a protective circle around her, their weapons drawn and senses sharp. The forest, alive with its own magic, grew eerily silent. Even the wind seemed to hold its breath.