NovelBookChapter 208 1/2 AURORA I stumbled backward, the weight of the groves truths heavy upon my chest.
The glowing green eyes of the figure seem to pierce through me, its words echoing in my mind like a haunting darkness.
The grove does not give answers, only truths.
Before I could utter a word, the ground besideshook wildly.
Branches shot out from the roots, slimy and cold, wrapping around my ankles.
I screamed, trying to tear myself free but their grip tightened, haulingcloser to the corrupted roots.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe pendant at my chest surges abruptly, its light blazing like a star.
The branches recoil their hiss like a thousand whispers, long enough forto break free .
I stumbled to my feet, my breath coming fast .
You must go, now ! Liriens voice thundered, the calm replaced with urgent intensity.
I dont need to be told twice.
I ran .
The grove that was so serene and beautiful now twists aroundlike a living nightmare: Chapter 208 2/2 Surges of relief course throughas I lurch toward it in uneven steps.
I reach the edge and collapse to my knees, the pendants light winking out as I cross the boundary of the grove.
The air feels lighter, the suffocating energy of the grove lifting a little.
But before I can catch my breath, a voice cuts through the silence.
Aurora.
I froze, my heart pounding as I turned toward the sound.
Dane stands just inside the mist, his expression conflicted.
His shoulders are tense, and his eyes flicker with emotions I cant quite read.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmYoure not leaving without me, he says softly, stepping closer.
Relief at seeing him floods through me, but its short lived.
The grove reacts almost instantly.
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The ground trembles beneath his feet.
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You shouldnt have come, I said, my voice rising in worry The grove doesnt want you here.
Dane looks at me, his face set with determination.
I couldnt let you do this alone.
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