Chapter 66

Chapter 66

Aeron lay at the foot of a towering oak tree in the heart of the dense forest, his body shivering uncontrollably. The cold air cut through his thin clothes, biting into his skin like icy tendrils.

His skin, once radiant, now bore the pallor of someone drained of vitality. Shivers racked his body, Clothes clung to his frame, drenched in a mix of sweat and rain, His lips, dry and cracked, mirrored the thirst he couldn't quench, Aeron's eyes, once filled with determination, were now sunken and haunted, shadows lingering beneath them like remnants of the sleep he hadn't found.

Seven days had passed since he had started running, and each day seemed to sap away a piece of his strength. Wherever he ventured, the world seemed to turn against him. Whether he sought refuge in bustling cities or remote towns, he found no solace. In every corner, he faced hostility – beaten, chased, and even pursued by the authorities.

The attacks were relentless, leaving Aeron bewildered and desperat