Chapter 169

• She was terrified to her bones. The voice, cold and mocking, seemed to seep from the very stone walls themselves. Was it in her head? Was fear playing tricks on her? But the metallic smell of blood, the caged creatures – those were undeniably real. She knew that.
• Ignoring the terror that threatened to consume her, Reyana focused on the single task she had ahead - escape.
• With a desperate breath, she turned and sprinted deeper into the cavern. The uneven floor scraped against her feet.