The Crystal’s Secret: Pedro, Who Are You?

Chapter 71: The Crystal's Secret: Pedro, Who Are You?

"Stay back!" Kael barked over his shoulder, focusing entirely on the beast.

Lirian hesitated for a moment, torn between helping him and searching for Pedro, who had suddenly flown off into the shadows to look for adventure.

The clash between Kael and the wolf was brutal. 

Kael was ducking under the beast's swipes and striking accurately. 

His dagger found its mark in the creature's side, eliciting a bone-chilling howl. 

The wolf staggered, collapsing onto the rocky ledge. 

Kael pulled his blade free, breathing heavily as he turned to Lirian.

"It's done," he said grimly, wiping the blade on his cloak.

But Lirian wasn't listening.

 Her attention was on the dark cave ahead.

"Pedro!" she shouted.

Kael frowned. "Where's your bird?"

"He flew that way!" she said, pointing toward the cave entrance.