Chapter 52

• Ethan emerged from the ancient forest, the Time Tree's wisdom still resonating within him. The fading sunlight cast long shadows across the forest floor, as if the trees themselves were stretching out to impart their secrets.
• As he walked, the crunch of leaves beneath his feet echoed through the stillness. The forest's silence was a stark contrast to the turmoil brewing within him. The Time Tree's hint had ignited a fire within Ethan. He was convinced that Isabella Darkclaw or her offspring held the key to unlocking the prophecy. With renewed determination, Ethan pulled out his phone and dialed Alpha Jackson's number.
• The call went straight to voicemail. Again.