Shadows of Heart : The Awakening
Nikola muttered, his hand resting on the hilt of his blade.
“Agreed,” Sara added, her voice tight. “Let’s grab it and go.”
Zoe stepped forward cautiously, her senses on high alert. Just as her fingers brushed the cool surface of the orb, a guttural snarl erupted from the shadows.
The creature that emerged was like nothing she had ever seen - a towering mass of sinew and shadow, its eyes glowing an unnatural red. It moved with a speed that defied its size, lunging straight for Zoe.
“Zoe, move!” Dominic shouted, shoving her out of the way.