Elara's POV The cave was damp and smelled of earth and decay. It wasn’t much, but it was shelter, and right now, that was all we needed. My legs ache from running, and every breath felt like fire in my lungs. The night air outside carried the thick scent of damp moss and something far worse, death. A warning that danger still lurked beyond the stone walls shielding us.I sank to the ground, pressing my back against the rough cave wall. "This isn’t sustainable," I muttered, dragging a shaky hand through my hair. "They’re not stopping."Kael stood near the entrance, his body tense, his sharp gaze flicking over the darkness outside. He barely looked winded, but I knew better. He was just as exhausted as I was."No," he agreed, voice low. "And they’re getting stronger."A chill crept down my spine. I had sensed it too. The Shadowborn had always been a threat, but never like this. "Something’s changed," I said, my voice barely above a whisper.Kael finally turned to look at me, his expres
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