The Fateful love

Chapter 10: The Fateful Love

As the sun set, casting a warm glow over the forest, Ryder and Emilia sat by the fire. Ryder's eyes reflected the flickering flames, his expression a mixture of relief and lingering shadows. He took a deep breath, preparing to share the story of his recent ordeal with Emilia.

"When I went back home, everything felt different," Ryder began, his voice steady but tinged with a hint of lingering dread. "The forest, the air, even the light seemed to carry a sense of foreboding. It was as if the darkness we had fought wasn't entirely gone."

Emilia listened intently, her hand gently resting on Ryder's arm, offering silent support.

"I started hearing a voice, whispering from the shadows," he continued. "At first, I thought it was just my imagination, a lingering effect of the darkness we had encountered. But then, I saw her—a woman with long, silver hair and eyes that burned with an otherworldly light. She beckoned to me, and I knew I had no choice but to follo