Shadow Heir
His breath steamed in the frigid air, mingling with the shadow that lingered at his heels like a loyal but unpredictable beast.
Beside him, Rafa approached silently, the weight of his staff a steady presence. “They are massing for a final push,” Rafa said, voice low but urgent. “We must be ready.”
Eolan nodded. “We’ve faced worse. But this time… the stakes feel different.”
“Because the Creed brings more than men this time,” Rafa said, his gaze darkening. “They bring the shadows they bind — creatures born of blood and magic. The cages we destroyed were only the beginning.”