Chapter 311 The Silent Storm

• The wind howled across the barren landscape of the Sunlit Wastes, a relentless force that tugged at the cloaks and armor of the weary travelers. Despite the fierce winds, a heavy silence hung in the air, broken only by the soft footfalls of their boots in the sand. The betrayal of Zane still weighed heavily on Ariella’s heart, and though she tried to hide it, every glance she shared with Kaelen spoke volumes of the shared burden between them.
• Kaelen, ever the protector, noticed the way Ariella’s shoulders slumped slightly under the weight of it all. Her spirit was strong, but even the strongest had their breaking points. His own heart was heavy, though for different reasons. They had both known that their quest was never going to be easy, but with every battle fought and every ally lost, the true cost of this war seemed more apparent.
• “Are we close?” Ariella’s voice broke the silence, her gaze scanning the horizon, where the land met the sky in an endless expanse of orange and gold.