Ch. 116: Whispers in the Dark
The shadows seemed to pull me deeper into the unknown as I ventured farther from the square. The vibrant pulse of the city began to fade, replaced by a looming silence that made the hair on the back of my neck stand on end. The weight of the cane in my hand felt heavier now, as if it too sensed the presence lingering beyond the reach of light.
Vireo's warning echoed in my mind, but my curiosity was too strong. Something had been watching me since I had left the mansion, and I wasn't one to leave questions unanswered. The dogs at my side pulled against their leashes, their noses twitching at the scent of something unseen. Cerius growled low, and the sound reverberated through the narrow, darkened streets like a warning.