Chapter 1095

Every shadow moved. Every tree leaned slightly closer than before. But the group pressed on.

Susan walked beside Jude, her song still humming beneath her breath. It had become instinctive now, a barrier between her mind and whatever thing lay in the roots of this place.

They found Grace by a shallow pool, her knees soaked, her hands trailing in the water.

She looked up when they approached. "She called me."

Emma stepped forward cautiously. "Who did?"

"Rose," Grace whispered. "She's here. In the water."

"There's no one in the water," Sophie said firmly.

Grace smiled, and the air turned colder.

"She's everywhere now."

Suddenly, a hand shot out of the water and grabbed Grace's wrist.

They screamed.