Chapter 81 The Lost Past

• Melissa’s POV
• When we set out, the moon was high. As though it hid secrets no one had ventured to reveal, the ancient and silent deep forest towered above us. Every step felt heavier, as though something invisible was observing us, and the air was heavy with the smell of pine and moist ground.
• Kane was walking next to me, solid and comforting. His hand momentarily touched mine, then clenched into a fist. Zephyr led the way, using his keen instincts to lead us through the shadows to the alleged site of the artifact.