Chapter 169:Sparks in the shadows

Chapter 169: Sparks in the Shadows

The forest path became more narrow between the old trees that seemed to listen to their discussion. Jace's brief looks at Anita caused a strange feeling to grow inside her despite her best efforts to ignore it.

“Do you think that was the last of those creatures?” Anita spoke softly because she seemed nervous about breaking the hush surrounding them.

Jace scanned the inky darkness in front of him with his golden eyes yet he shook his head in answer. “Not a chance. The force behind these events will not surrender without a fight.

Anita gave a deep sigh while holding the key firmly. Their only light source in the dark abyss came from the weak glow of the key. “Great. This discovery proved to be exactly what I desired—to face additional monsters that wanted our destruction.