The shadow in the night

# Chapter 32: The Shadow in the Night

Eira walked through the forest, her senses on high alert. She had been training for weeks, and Lyra had deemed her ready to face the forces of darkness alone.

As she walked, Eira noticed a faint rustling in the bushes. She drew her dagger, ready for anything.

Suddenly, a figure emerged from the shadows. Eira's heart skipped a beat as she saw the gleam of eyes in the dark.

"Who are you?" Eira demanded, her voice steady.

The figure didn't respond. Instead, it began to circle around her, its movements fluid and menacing.

Eira spun around, her dagger at the ready. She could feel the darkness emanating from the figure, a palpable force that seemed to be drawing her in.