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Chapter 21

Author: promluchi
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-13 02:29:44

Smoke hung in the air still behind them. The forest was not yet done burning. Ash fell in lazy bits that seemed like snow at first. Then they hit Selenes skin and burned a little. The horse's feet made no noise on the burned ground. It was like the ground itself was waiting quietly.

Aurek went on ahead. He was part shadow and part glow from the fire. He had not said a word since they left that open spot. Now and then, he looked back. He made sure she was keeping up. Each time his eyes met hers, it pulled at something inside her chest. Like a string getting tighter.

The night came in close once more. Way too close. Trees bent over them. Their branches were covered in black stuff. Something kept up with them in the trees. It was moving along. Not some wild thing. The steps were too even. Too on purpose.

Selene reached for the knife on her leg without thinking. We are being followed, she said.

I know Aurek said low. His sword was out already. Light moved dull along the blade. Three rider
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