Chapter 180: Chapter 180: Voices from the Shadows"

The forest was quiet, save for the occasional rustle of leaves and the distant call of a night bird. Elara sat by the campfire, the Heartstone cradled in her hands. Its light was a gentle, reassuring glow, casting long shadows across the clearing where they had made camp. The others were resting, their bodies weary from the day's journey, but Elara found herself unable to sleep. Her mind was filled with questions, and the weight of their quest pressed heavily on her shoulders.

She stared into the Heartstone, its light flickering like a heartbeat. The journey had been long and arduous, and the trials they had faced were unlike anything she could have imagined. Each step brought them closer to their goal, but the path ahead was shrouded in uncertainty. The Heartstone was their guide, but it also held secrets—secrets she was determined to uncover.