Shadows and Secrets

Chapter 45

Shadows and Secrets

Quinton’s POV

The morning light filtered through the curtains, casting long shadows across the room. Fiona and I had barely slept, our minds still racing from the night’s events. The quiet after the storm was a deceptive calm, giving us a brief respite before we had to brace for whatever came next.

I sat at the table, going through our notes and checking the magical wards we’d set up. Fiona was by the window, her gaze distant as she stared out at the forest. The silence between us was heavy, filled with unspoken fears and the weight of what lay ahead.

“Do you think they’ll come back today?” Fiona asked, her voice soft but tinged with anxiety.

“I don’t know,” I said, not looking up from my work. “They’re unpredictable. But we need to stay alert. They’ve shown they’re not afraid to test our defenses.”

Fiona nodded, though her shoulders were tense. “I keep thinking about what they said. About our destiny.”

“It’s hard not to,” I said. “They’re using it to un