Chapter 37 Shadows Of Desire

• The dawn broke over the camp, casting a golden light across the landscape. The team stirred awake, their spirits buoyed by the promise of a new day. The orb, nestled securely in its case, was a constant reminder of their purpose and the challenges yet to come.
• Ethan and Clara, still wrapped in the warmth of their newfound connection, had slept peacefully by the fire, their fingers entwined. As the sun climbed higher, its rays gently nudged them awake. Ethan was the first to stir, his gaze lingering on Clara as he gently brushed a strand of hair from her face.
• “Good morning,” he whispered, his voice tender.