House of the Lycans
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Suddenly, a dark figure emerged from around the corner—a towering Umbral Stalker, his black armor gleaming under the flickering torchlight. He stepped directly in their path,
“Stop,” his voice rumbled, deep and commanding.
Layla froze, her breath catching. Ava kept her head down behind Layla ,her fists clenched beneath the folds of the habit. The Stalker’s eyes narrowed, studying them with suspicion.
“You there,” he said, pointing at Layla. “What are you doing?”
Layla's pulse quickened, but she forced herself to remain calm. “We’re on an errand from the elder sister,” she replied softly, keeping her voice steady. “The trial tomorrow morning requires preparations.”
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