Chapter 11 The River Guardians

• With Kellan now part of their group, the journey toward the southern river grew more urgent. The rogue wolf moved silently alongside Lyra, Kylan, and Ryan, his powerful form a reminder of the battle they had just won. Though an uneasy truce hung between them, there was no denying that Kellan’s presence brought a new strength to their efforts.
• The Heartwood’s magic pulsed through the air as they ventured deeper into the southern part of the forest. The trees here were different—taller, their leaves shimmering with a faint, silvery light. The sound of rushing water grew louder as they approached the river, and the air became heavy with moisture.
• “This place feels different,” Ryan murmured, his eyes scanning the dense forest around them.