Chapter 86 The Unseen Enemy

• The world was eerily quiet after the figure disappeared into the shadows, but the tension hung thick in the air. Meher’s breath came in shallow bursts, her body still reeling from the power of the Heartstone, and the unnerving sense of darkness that now clung to her. Ayaan had not let go of her yet, his protective hold never wavering, even as his eyes scanned the clearing, looking for any sign of movement.
• "Stay alert," he muttered, his voice low, almost too quiet to hear over the wind that rustled through the trees. "We’re not alone."
• Meher nodded, even though she could feel the weariness settling deep into her bones. The Heartstone, though still within her, felt like a weight she could no longer carry. She had already pushed herself too far, and yet, it was clear that the battle was not over. The rift might be sealed, but the enemy they faced had only grown more elusive, more dangerous.