Chapter 350 Fractured Loyalties

• The group emerged from the Whispering Wood with Alaric in tow, their thoughts heavy with the implications of what they had learned. The ambush had shaken them, not because of its violence but because of its source. Tyrell's treachery was deeper than they imagined, and the forest's ominous warnings only compounded their unease.
• Kaelen kept a wary eye on Alaric as they made their way through the rolling plains toward the next village. The enigmatic scholar had proven his worth in battle, but his cryptic words and shadowy magic were cause for concern.
• “Do we trust him?” Corvin asked, his voice low as he fell into step beside Kaelen.