Chapter Nine:The Road of Shadows

The Road of Shadows

The night was dense with tension as the carriage rumbled over the uneven terrain, carrying Alexander, Aria, and his handpicked warriors deeper into the wilderness. The silence between them stretched on, broken only by the rhythmic clop of hooves and the occasional rustle of leaves in the cold breeze. They were far from the safety of Moonshadow Park, and yet Aria couldn't shake the feeling that they were walking straight into something darker than they could imagine.

Aria sat by the window, her eyes scanning the landscape, still haunted by the horrific image of the mutilated bodies of the warriors they had found earlier. The Shadowborn were real, and they weren't just threats—they were relentless. A low growl of unease rumbled in her chest as she pressed her hand against the cold glass.