Chapter 133

ETHAN

The towering walls that separate us from our destination still stand tall, but my brother and I are ready, adrenaline courses through my veins, mingling with a sense of nervousness. This is our chance to uncover the truth, to reveal the secrets that Hunter has been keeping hidden, and to save our mate.

With practiced ease, Arnold and I scale the walls, and it’s easier than it looks, because our movements are swift and sure.

That, or we are just really good at things like this.

The cold stone presses against my palms as I haul myself up, my muscles straining with the effort. But the exhilaration of the climb outweighs the physical discomfort, driving me forward with renewed determination.

Finally, we reach the other side, and what we see leaves us speechless. Structures rise up from the ground like specters in the night, their dark silhouettes casting long shadows across the barren landscape. At the far end, we spot a series of short pillars arranged in a mysterious pattern