Where Shadows Meet Starlight

Previously

…"I'm not afraid," she said. "You are," Thorne said gently. "And that is how she will find us again." Kael stepped closer, blocking her view of the shadow. "Then we don't give her time to find us. We move faster. We stay ahead." He held out his hand. Elara took it, the book pressed between them. "Together," she said. "Together." Thorne nodded and turned toward the glowing trees. "Then follow me. And do not look back." They walked into the Veilwood, the light of the trees flickering around them. Behind them, the shadow watched, silent, patient. And somewhere in the dark, the new moon crept closer.