Beneath the Howling Pines
When I reached the cliffs, I found them sleeping in strange formations—wolves twisted into unnatural shapes, curled beside carved bone totems and blood-lit candles.
A few were muttering in their sleep.
One said Elena’s name.
Another said mine.
I crept toward the largest tent, heart pounding, senses crackling with warning.
Inside, I saw Malric.
Alone.
His back to me, standing before a small altar where seven blades floated in the air, each dripping crimson despite no hand touching them.
He was chanting.
I slipped inside quietly, keeping to the shadows.
Then he spoke.
“Come in, Silas. No need for games.”
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