CHAPTER 140: THE SHADOW'S EDGE

Zack and Eris walked through the narrow paths of the forest. "Do you think she made it back?" Eris asked, her voice barely a whisper. Zack glanced at her, his face a mask of concern. "I hope so. But something feels off." They approached the back gate, the designated point where Dahlia was supposed to return if she made it back safely. The iron bars were cold, and the area was silent. Zack scanned the ground, his heart pounding in his chest. "Look, over here," Eris called out, bending down to pick up a small object. Zack hurried over. Eris held a small potion bottle, its contents a shimmering green liquid. He took it from her as he recognized the bottle. "This is Dahlia's," Zack said, his voice tight. "She never goes anywhere without it." Eris's eyes widened. "What does that mean?" "It means she's been captured," Zack replied grimly. ". They must have ambushed her." Eris looked around nervously. "What do we do now?" Zack's mind raced. He knew the council's plans to attack Dahli