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CHAPTER 125

Author: Zeee Jibrin
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-08 23:38:57

The early morning sun barely broke through the thick canopy of trees, casting long, jagged shadows on the forest floor. Elena awoke with a restless feeling, her body stiff from the tension of the night before. The echoes of the battle with the hunters still reverberated in her mind, as did the strange surge of power she had felt when the Heart had called to her. It was as if something deep within the earth had recognized her presence.

The camp was quiet except for the soft rustling of the leaves. Kael stood a few paces away, his back to the fire, his posture rigid. The tension between them hung heavy in the air. Elena’s eyes flicked to him briefly, before she turned away, focusing on the cool, damp ground beneath her. She didn’t understand what had happened last night, nor did she know if she could trust Kael, who had saved her from the hunters but whose motives were shrouded in secrecy.

“Morning,” Seraphina said, breaking Elena from her thoughts. She approached quietly, her usual cal
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    The air grew heavier as the group pushed deeper into the forest. The towering trees loomed over them, their twisted branches forming a canopy that swallowed the sunlight. Shadows danced and flickered, as though alive, and a growing sense of unease settled over Elena. She glanced at the traveler leading them. His confident strides never faltered, even as the forest seemed to close in on them.Seraphina stayed close to her, her sharp gaze scanning their surroundings. Kael trailed slightly behind, his expression unreadable, but his silence weighed heavily on the group. Elena wanted to ask him what was wrong, but something in his demeanor made her hesitate.The traveler finally broke the silence. “This forest was once a place of great power,” he said, his voice calm but carrying an edge of mystery. “Long ago, before the Heart was hidden, the ancients would come here to commune with the spirits of the land. They believed this place held the key to unlocking the Heart’s true potential.”Ele

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    The forest grew denser as the group pressed on, its towering trees blocking out most of the sunlight. The faint, icy chill in the air hinted at an unnatural presence ahead. Elena tightened her grip on her cloak, her thoughts swirling like the biting wind. Kael walked beside her, his eyes scanning the trees for any sign of danger. Seraphina, ever the optimist, tried to lighten the mood with a cheerful tune, but her voice faltered as they encountered strange markings carved into the bark of the trees.“What do you think these are?” Seraphina asked, tracing the runes with her fingers.The traveler, who had been walking a few paces ahead, stopped and turned. His face was unreadable as he studied the markings. “Warnings,” he said simply. “We should tread carefully.”Kael narrowed his eyes. “Warnings of what? You seem to know a lot more about this place than you let on.”The traveler didn’t respond, his attention fixed on the path ahead.Elena stepped closer to Kael, sensing his unease. “Le

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    The barren landscape stretched before them, jagged rocks and swirling winds creating an oppressive atmosphere that mirrored the tension among the group. Each step felt heavier, weighed down not just by the terrain but by the doubts and fears lingering after the ambush in the forest.Elena walked slightly ahead, her gaze distant as she replayed the moment her power had surged uncontrollably. She could still feel the energy humming beneath her skin, like a caged beast waiting to be unleashed again. Kael’s voice broke the silence.“Are we even sure this is the right direction?” he asked, his tone sharp. “The map’s been useless for the past two miles.”“The path is there,” Elena replied, not breaking stride. “We just have to trust it.”Kael scoffed. “Trust? Like how we trusted that there wouldn’t be any more traps?”“Enough,” the traveler interjected, his voice calm but firm. “Arguing won’t get us anywhere. Let’s focus on getting through this stretch.”As if summoned by their tension, a f

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    : The trek began at dawn, the first light of the sun stretching over the jagged mountains like a cautious promise of hope. The air was crisp, heavy with the scent of pine and the earthy aroma of dew-soaked moss. Elena adjusted her pack, her fingers brushing against the fragment that had become both her guide and her curse. Its faint hum seemed louder in the quiet morning, an unspoken demand to keep moving forward.Kael walked ahead, his hand resting on the hilt of his sword. His eyes scanned the path, ever vigilant for signs of danger. His presence, a mix of strength and determination, provided a strange comfort to Elena. Yet, she couldn't ignore the tension in his jaw or the way his steps faltered whenever they neared a blind turn or a shadowed alcove. Alera trailed behind, her staff glowing faintly as she muttered incantations under her breath. The weight of responsibility clung to her like a cloak, her magic their only defense against the unpredictable.As the group ascended, the

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  • THE ALPHA'S HEIR    CHAPTER 133

    The night had fallen heavy and silent, shrouding the forest in a veil of stillness. Elena sat near the crackling campfire, its orange flames casting flickering shadows on her companions' faces. Alera tended to the fire, her pale fingers deftly arranging the wood, while Kael kept a watchful eye on the surrounding darkness. The air was heavy with tension, an unspoken acknowledgment of the challenges that lay behind and ahead.Elena absently touched the fragment hanging from her neck, its faint pulsing a constant reminder of its ominous power. It had guided them out of the cavern but left her with a lingering sense of unease. The carvings they had encountered had hinted at a prophecy, one that Alera now attempted to decipher in her quiet moments."The carvings spoke of a union of power," Alera murmured, breaking the silence. "A fragment of light and shadow, and a chosen bearer. Elena, I believe this is your destiny."Elena shivered, not from the cold, but from the weight of Alera's words

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