Chapter 26: The Forgotten Sanctuary

Chapter 26: The Forgotten Sanctuary

Chapter 26

The tunnel stretched deep into the mountain as Kael walked ahead, holding a torch he had taken from the palace wall. The flame flickered against the rough stone, casting long shadows that shifted along the walls with every step. Behind them, the distant sounds of battle still echoed faintly. Somewhere far above, a dragon roared. The sound was far away now, but it still made Ariana’s chest tighten. She slowed without realizing it.

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