Chapter 20 Dark Whispers

• The cold air seemed to freeze when the man said my name. I stood there, my heart racing, trying to figure out who he was. His glowing eyes locked onto mine, and I felt a wave of nausea.
• I took a small step back, moving closer to Julian, my only protection against this strange, threatening figure. I could sense the tension in Julian’s body, his muscles tight and ready to act if necessary. But would that be enough? This man felt different; he was more than just a threat. There was something deeply unsettling about him.
• “How do you know my name?” I asked, keeping my voice low but firm.