Chapter 60

Kaden pushed his way through the dense underbrush of the Arkon Expanse, sweat dripping from his brow as his ears strained for any sound that might indicate where the girls were. His breathing was heavy, but his mind was sharper than ever. The victory over the Gleemer had boosted his confidence, but it had also brought an urgency that gnawed at his thoughts. He had to find Livia and Lyra before something else did.

The ruins loomed in the distance, jagged edges cutting against the dusky sky. As he approached, Kaden noticed how decrepit the structure was. Time and nature had reclaimed parts of the building; walls had crumbled, and vines snaked through the cracks. Some sections had collapsed entirely, leaving gaping holes that made it clear the place wasn't safe. Still, it was shelter—and it was where he hoped the sisters had taken refuge.