Chapter 18 Whispers In Stone

• "We can't stay here forever," Elara's aunt hissed, her voice barely audible above the creature's guttural growls. "We need to find a way past it."
• Anya peered around the corner of the pillar, her eyes scanning the creature's movements. It seemed to be guarding a narrow passage that led deeper into the ruins.
• "Maybe we can distract it," she whispered, her voice laced with uncertainty. "But the Moonstones are still weak. Another fight…"