The tall, Slender Trees rustled and swayed in the relentless wind, its branches creaking under its force. Lyra gripped her hand tightly on the sword, her body shivering as she made her way through the eerie Ardan Woods. Despite her best efforts to move quietly, the dry, brittle leaves beneath her feet betrayed her with each step, crunching and crackling like bones.I’ll find a place to hide and take off my clothes so you can take over,” she said to her wolf, her movements precise and calculated as she remained vigilant, ready to protect herself at any sign of danger.“Sounds good, we can’t let that gorgeous dress ripped to shreds, after all,” Stella responded with her sarcastic tone, causing Lyra to scoff and shake her head. She kept walking, determined to push away the memories of her past in this place. Her focus was solely on passing the test and surviving the treacherous Ardan Woods; nothing else could stop her from that goal.As Lyra moved further away from the gate, the tre
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