Shadows of Heart : The Awakening
Sara shot back, but her teasing tone didn’t quite mask the nervous edge in her voice.
Ellara stepped forward, her staff in hand. The faint glow from its crystal tip provided the only light in the encroaching gloom. “The map’s guidance ends here,” she said, her voice calm but firm. “From this point, we’ll rely on our instincts - and each other.”
Zoe nodded, her hand instinctively brushing the pendant around her neck. She felt the faint pull of its magic, steady and insistent. “We’re heading east, right?”
Ellara nodded, consulting the scroll one last time before rolling it up and tucking it away. “Yes. The map’s destination is due east. We’ll need to cut through the densest part of the forest