Chapter 89: Beyond The Horizon

Malakai's eyes scanned the bumpy terrain, his paws padding softly on the uneven ground. The rocky outcroppings and scattered boulders created a maze-like landscape, forcing him to navigate carefully.

As they walked, the silence was almost palpable, desturbed only by the soft crunch of gravel beneath their paws. The air was heavy with the scent of damp earth and the faint tang of minerals.

Amari and their mother, Akira, followed closely, their senses on high alert as they surveyed their surroundings.

The absence of any signs of prey or other beasts was unsettling, and Malakai's instincts screamed at him to be cautious.

As they crested a small rise, a glint of water caught Malakai's eye. A pond lay nestled in a natural depression, its surface reflecting the sky above like a mirror.

Malakai's throat constricted with thirst, and he knew they had to investigate. Water was essential, and they couldn't afford to pass up this opportunity.