Samantha King: The Whispering Woods

Previously

…Elias rushed to her side, his face etched with relief and something akin to awe. He knelt beside her, his hands hovering, unsure whether to touch or not. “Samantha,” he breathed, his voice thick with emotion. “You were incredible.” She looked up at him, a weary smile gracing her lips. The fear was gone, replaced by a quiet confidence. She had faced the darkness, and she had found her light. The Whispering Woods was still in danger, Malakor was still out there, but now, Samantha knew, she was ready to face whatever came next. The battle had only just begun.