Chapter 13 Holding The Line

• Knowing that whatever awaited us in Alchemera, we would face it together, I took a deep breath and stepped closer to the portal, feeling its magnetic pull. The runes began to glow, responding to our presence.
• "There's no turning back now," I said softly, my gaze fixed on the swirling energy within the archway. "This is our only chance to save Grandma."
• Duke moved to stand beside me, his presence a steadying force.