. The air around them seemed to vibrate with an otherworldly energ

the monument. As his hand made contact with the stone, Sop

pulled into a different realm. She saw visions of ancient civilization

resonate deep within her soul. "This is a place of great power

d wonder. She had no idea what was happening, but she knew tha

elt a presence behind her. She turned to see a figure emerg

whispered, her heart r

his voice low and mysterious. The figure emerged from the shadows, its features illuminated by the soft moonlight. Sop

rom Sophia's as he replied, "Thi

iver run down her spine. There was something unsett

d, his voice low and smooth.

d told Elijah about her. Alexander's expression was unr

re?" Alexander aske

a flash of hostility. "Just passing through," Elijah replied, his eyes glinti

emed to bore into her soul. She didn't know what

ith tension. Sophia sensed that something was about to unfold

r said suddenly, his eyes locked

ief wash over her. But as they turned

Alexander's eyes narrowed, and he took a ste

sensed a underlying threat. "This can't wait," he

een the two men escalated. She didn't know what was going o

she saw a flash of concern. "Let's go," he said, his

er's soul, and Sophia sensed that whatever wa

n her, watching her. She quickened her pace, feeling

e back w

ead. Sophia's mind was racing with que

ander turned to her, his eyes searching. "I'

ow what was going on, or what lay ahead. But she knew one th

felt a sense of trepidation. What had