Chapter 77

**Vanya

The gentle rays of the sun filtered through the dense canopy, casting a warm golden glow over the peaceful woods. It was a fleeting moment of tranquility, a respite from the weight of our worries. Kaelen, Jace, and I basked in the serenity, our laughter mingling with the whispering breeze and the soft rustle of leaves. But our brief reprieve was shattered by a haunting howl that pierced th