Valen stood just outside the cave with his arms crossed over his chest. His eyes were bloodshot from lack of sleep. For two nights, he hadn’t rested. The King’s monstrous howls had grown louder, deeper, and more terrifying. Each wail tore through the trees and echoed like a curse over the mountain. No one dared to come near. Even the guards stationed nearby had begun to pull back, leaving only Valen to witness what was happening. Rhydian kept on hitting the door, wanting to break free from the place. With each hit, they feared that he might actually just do it. Valen hadn’t seen Iza or Aldridge since they left. Now, every second felt like a day. He even contemplated whether they had decided to abandon him with the beast which would have been terrifying if they did. "Still here?" Lucan’s voice startled him.Valen turned slowly. "Hmm, I can’t leave him," he muttered, nodding toward the cave. "I told Aldridge I’d guard the entrance." He paused and then sighed, "Well, he ordered me t
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