Jordan

My footsteps tread quietly over fallen branches and dry leaves. When the portal that connects the Human Realm to the Diamond Realm was created with the help of the four races—dragons, werewolves, witches, and fays—spells were cast upon the Baciu Forest to keep it hidden from humans. During those times, humans hunted and killed paranormal beings under the pretense that they were enemies of the true faith. After many wars, a compromise was reached, and for the general public, we are a myth. But the portal is still being guarded. Not only because it leads to another world but because many other realms are connected to the Diamond Realm, and it would be so easy for those with evil intentions—or who had committed crimes—to disappear and never be found again.

As I get closer to the portal, the absolute silence of the forest and the scent of vampires and rogue dragons tells me that something is utterly wrong.

‘We are being attacked. The portal is in danger,’ I tell Victor before letting Tita