Chapter 61 The Seer's Warning

• The grove was quiet except for the soft rustle of leaves and the distant call of a nightbird. Ariella sat apart from the group, her thoughts heavy with doubt. She turned the Heartstone in her hands, its faint glow pulsing steadily. Her mind replayed the battle against Vareth and his soldiers, Finn’s sudden appearance, and Lyssandra’s constant warnings about trust.
• The Heartstone pulsed brighter for a moment, and a melodic voice echoed in her mind:
• “Child of light, your path is shadowed by betrayal and uncertainty. Seek the truth within, for not all who walk beside you are as they seem.”