The Hidden Heir

MAEVIA

I stayed in the corridor for several moments after Torin walked away. The fortress still shook with distant noise while Darklake wolves shouted orders through nearby halls.

Emberclaw wolves had already entered Darklake, Gorven stood inside the sanctum like he belonged there, and Soren looked closer to collapsing every hour. My thoughts refused to settle no matter how hard I tried to focus.