Chapter 14
Echoes of the Past
Anya experiences vivid visions or flashbacks, triggered by the artifact and her surroundings. These glimpses reveal more about her ancestors and the artifact's history, fueling her resolve.
The chill of the warehouse air seeped into Anya’s bones, a stark contrast to the frantic beat of her heart. The artifact, nestled safely in the worn leather pouch at her side, pulsed with a faint warmth, a silent testament to the chaos they had just escaped. Kael, his breath still ragged, leaned against a stack of crates, his eyes scanning the grimy expanse of their temporary sanctuary. Elara, her face a mask of serene concern, sat on an overturned bucket, her gaze fixed on Anya.
"Are you alright?" Elara's voice was soft, yet it carried the weight of ancient trees.
Anya nodded, though her body still hummed with the aftershocks of their flight. The memory of Silas’s men, their faces contorted with a chilling hunger, was etched behind her eyelids. "I think so. Just… shaken."
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