The air crackled with tension as the group huddled within the concealment of the quarry's uneven terrain. Lilith crouched beside Amon, her heart pounding in rhythm with the eerie stillness surrounding them.
The moon bathed the stone walls in silver light, casting long shadows that seemed to reach out and twist into ominous shapes.
Avilyn stood further ahead, her hands glowing faintly with energy as she prepared her wards. Her movements were fluid yet precise, each gesture weaving together layers of protective magic. Kiana stood at her side, sharp eyes scanning the horizon.
"Are we sure he'll come here?" Gregory asked from his position above, his voice low but laced with concern. He held a crossbow tightly in his hands, its bolts infused with a potent spell Avilyn had crafted earlier.
"He'll come," Avilyn said confidently, though there was a faint tremor in her tone. "He won't be able to resist. Not when Lilith is the bait."