forest. Kathy and Alpha Noux moved cautiously through the dense underbrush, their

the dangers that surrounded them. She knew they were getting closer to

y. "Stay close," he whispered, his voice filled with urgency. "We're entering

ux, but she couldn't ignore the nagging doubt that lingered in the back of

danced among the trees, whispering secrets that sent shivers down Kathy's spine. She couldn'

Noux froze, their gazes locked on the source of the disturbance. A figur

Alpha

the moonlight. "Well, well, well. Look who's come cra

arrowing. "We're not here to play your games, So

the depths of what I've done. But perhaps I can enlighten you." He gestured towards Noux. "Did you know that

inty creeping into her thoughts. Could she

to do, Soren, it won't work. Kathy and I have found our way ba

of rage and amusement. "We sha

g, carrying with it the scent of betrayal. Shadows dance

loud crack echoed through the

ion was blurry. Her head was pounding with a dull ache and her body felt

d, tightly secured to a cold stone altar. Terror surged through h

he walls, creating grotesque shapes that seemed to be mocking her situation. The air

eyes gleaming with cruel pleasure. "Welcome back to the land of

filled with defiance. "What do yo

s. "Oh, my dear, it's not that simple. You see, I have plans for you, a ritual

a wicked grin on his face. She strained against her restra

e glinting ominously in the dim light. "Don't

loud crash reverberated through the chamber. The stone altar shook

r. It was Alpha Noux, his eyes blazing with determination. With a sw

clash sending shockwaves through the chamber. She struggled against

ough her chest. She looked down to see a dagger buried in her side, blo

ms I've underestimated you, Kathy. But don't worry

tay conscious. She glanced at Noux, their eyes locking

agonizing breath, Kathy