ld curse them? The sound was repeated a third time, silencing the wind. The silence that followed was frighte

to cross that mountain! She is cursed!" On

patted h

ying to scare us." If they had known Lowell was there... Bears didn't have

is time it was louder and closer. He watched the men press against each other, their blades trembling as they braced themselves. Their expressions were pure ter

een, and defeated them one by one. He wore a black, torn cloak and a huge mask for his head made f

he fox did not attempt to approach him, but its gaze said enough to alert him. The men

moans of the men she had knocked down. He watched them crawl away, trying to get away from her, as she laughed in a sup

make you shiver, no matter if you are the strongest. She is hor

. Who the hell was she? How could she be so fast and make him shiv

, who had already disappeared into the forest. He heard screams of horror ec

e. He couldn't just stand there and wait for the monster to attack him. He was a warri

ters away from him, looking at him through the holes of the hideous a

that was melodic and sinister at the same time. "This is a sacred pl

the fox's piercing eyes. He swallowed dryly and tried to

voice. "I merely heard the plans of these men and knew I needed t

Lowell's hair to stand up even more. She ste

ared it with a dismissive tone. "Those men were only the beginning. I

nating presence. He knew he was at a dis

." He stated it with determination. "If there is a problem between you and the

nt, evaluating his words. Her bright eye

ke no mistake, Lowell. Peace can be an illusion in the wild

the air was sucked out of his surroundings. He forced himself to breathe the next second, finding the fox's silence strange. It did not growl in his direction, nor did it make any mention o

No

an't

him. It was not possible for something so horrible to happen to one of their most faithful servants; he had prayed every night, he had served t

have done somethin

rtwined.

a step back, while the other one stepped forward. His back met the trunk of the tree. He watched in horror as the woman in front of him put he

off. Damn, he had never addressed a lupine li

husky and low, different from what he expe

trees to illuminate them. Furthermore, her golden eyes were framed by the longest and most beautifu

hat it was like. Maybe that glow was h

goosebumps as she took another step closer. Lowell

n disbelief. Maybe that was a dream; that's what it w

g her lower lip as if savoring t

that? Did she ex

was confused and afraid but at the same time intrigued by the presence of t

perfect white teeth. She seemed to know

ction to this place, as do you. I have long

housand questions, but he stru

ike me'? And why are you here,

well, conveying a strange mixt

an imagine. I've been waiting for you; in my

ears. He was stunned, struggling

nderstand.

now so close that Lowell

e is the one who can unlock the secrets of this cursed place. To

inty, but also a flame of courage that was beginning to burn

ate head-on. I am willing to discover t

, her golden eyes r

"Good, Lowell. We have much to do. Get ready for a journey that will change everything you know. Together, we can unlock the secrets of this place and fight the darkness that surrounds us."