Chapter 67: Shadows in the Forest

Isabella nodded, her grip tightening on the relic. “We’re ready. Whatever comes next, we’ll face it together.”

As they trekked back through the dense forest, the silence weighed heavily upon them. The shadows seemed to dance in the periphery of their vision, a constant reminder of the lurking dangers.

Isabella’s ex, still clutching the first piece of the seal, broke the silence. “Elara, how many more pieces are there?”

Elara’s expression was grim. “Three more. Each one hidden in places just as dangerous as this. We’ll need to move quickly.

The longer we stay in one place, the more likely the Alpha King’s minions will find us.”

A rustling sound interrupted their conversation. Isabella spun around, her heart racing. “Did you hear that?”

Her ex drew his weapon, eyes scanning the darkness. “Stay alert. We’re not alone.”

Elara raised her hand, signaling for silence. The rustling grew louder, and suddenly, a figure emerged from the underbrush. It was a young woman, her clothes t