Çhapter 114: the path to the mountain Temple

Chapter 114: The Path to the Mountain Temple

The forest grew denser as Jace led Anita toward the mountains, the air thick with the scent of pine and damp earth. The only sounds were the crunch of leaves beneath their feet and the occasional rustle of wildlife. Jace’s golden eyes scanned the surroundings constantly, his posture tense.

Anita tried to focus on the journey, but her mind kept circling back to Jace’s words. The fox bead was connected to her somehow, and the Threads had chosen her for reasons she couldn’t yet fathom. Every step closer to the temple felt like stepping deeper into a mystery she wasn’t sure she was ready to solve.

“How much farther?” Anita asked, breaking the silence.

“Another few hours,” Jace replied without looking back. “We need to get there before nightfall. The spirits are less likely to attack during the day.”

“Attack?” Anita’s voice rose slightly.