Chapter 183

• Mia’s POV
• The forest was a place of eerie silence, its ancient trees casting long shadows that seemed to watch my every move. Each step I took felt like a test in itself, and I knew I had to be on high alert for any dangers that might lie ahead.
• As I ventured deeper, I encountered the first trial – a dark cave guarded by a fearsome creature. Drawing on every ounce of courage, I faced the creature head-on, engaging it in a fierce battle for survival. After what felt like an eternity, I emerged victorious, though battered and bruised.