The Last Forging: The Ebon Blade Saga: Book Four by Farr Joseph

Author:Farr, Joseph
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: EbonQuill Publishing
Published: 2024-02-21T00:00:00+00:00

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Caelan trudged through the mud, his boots suctioning with each step. The oppressive weight of the Heart of Darkness seemed to hang heavy on his shoulders, but he refused to let it drag him down.

"Up ahead," Seraphina whispered, her sharp eyes catching a faint outline in the darkness. "A cave."

"Finally, a place to rest," Eldan murmured, relief evident in his voice.

As they approached the entrance, DarkSkye hesitated for a moment before following them inside. The cave was small and damp, but it offered shelter from the elements – and potentially from the ever-looming danger outside.

"Let's make sure it's safe," Caelan said, pulling a torch from his pack and lighting it.

The flickering flames cast eerie shadows across the cave walls, but there were no signs of hidden threats or lurking creatures. Satisfied that they had found a temporary sanctuary, the group settled in for a much-needed respite.

"Thank you for finding this place, Seraphina," Caelan said, squeezing her hand gently.

"Of course," she replied softly, her emerald eyes shining in the firelight. "We all need a chance to recover."

"Indeed," Eldan agreed, leaning back against the cold stone wall. He winced as his muscles protested, but he silently bore the pain, knowing it was merely a fraction of what using magick could do to him.

"Are you alright, Eldan?" Caelan asked, concern in his bright blue eyes.

"Merely weary," Eldan assured him, his voice tight with strain. "I shall recover."

"See that you do," Caelan said sternly, then turned to Seraphina. "How are your wounds?"

"Nothing I can't handle," she responded, though Caelan noticed her wince as she tended to a gash on her arm. He reached for her hand, his touch gentle and full of care.

"Let me help," he insisted, taking her injured arm in his hands.

"Thank you," she whispered, her eyes meeting his with unspoken gratitude.

As Caelan carefully cleaned and bandaged Seraphina's wound, DarkSkye watched them from a distance, her icy-blue eyes unreadable. She knew that their journey was far from over, and the trials yet to come might test their resolve beyond anything they had faced before.

"Rest now," Caelan urged his companions after tending to their wounds. "We need our strength for what lies ahead."

"Indeed," Eldan murmured, closing his dark brown eyes as he tried to find solace in sleep.

Seraphina hesitated, her gaze lingering on Caelan's face. "Promise me one thing," she whispered, her voice heavy with emotion.

"Anything," he replied, his own heart aching with the weight of their shared burden.

"Promise me we'll make it through this," she said, her eyes searching his for reassurance.

"I promise," he vowed, pulling her close and pressing a tender kiss to her forehead. "Together, we can overcome anything."

As they settled down to rest, the darkness outside the cave seemed to press closer, eager to reclaim its prey. But within that small, flickering circle of light, hope still burned, fueled by love, friendship, and determination. And for now, that was enough.

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