Chapter 113: Rescue Mission

My breath came in slow, controlled breaths as I lay on the cold stone floor, my mind whirring with possibilities. The dim light from the single high window cast eerie shadows around the cell. I had no idea how long I had been here, but I knew that Nathanial and the others wouldn’t abandon me. They would be coming, and I had to be ready.

I closed my eyes, focusing on the new powers coursing through my veins. Since embracing my heritage and tapping into the ancient magic of Silverwood Falls, I had felt a profound shift within me. I could feel the latent energy humming just beneath the surface, waiting to be unleashed.

I needed to understand The Order, gather as much information as possible, and find a way to communicate with my allies. But first, I had to stay one step ahead of Victor and his fanatics.

The door creaked open, and I quickly feigned unconsciousness. I listened as the heavy boots of a guard approached, the metallic clink of keys echoing in the small space. He leaned down, c