Chapter 71

• Althea found herself in a desolate forest. The moon cast an eerie glow, revealing gnarled branches that seemed to reach out like skeletal fingers.
• A whispering wind carried a haunting melody, and the rustling leaves seemed to murmur secrets she couldn't comprehend.
• Without warning, a guttural growl sliced through the stillness. Althea's heart pounded as she spun around, catching a glimpse of a shadowy figure slinking through the trees. Panic surged as she recognized the chase had begun.