Chapter 36: Shattered Boundaries

Before me, the pathway glowed with some soft light, the maze scattered and hung suspended, dying sparks. My fingers wrapped around the Heartseed ticked softly, a pleasant warmth against the chill issuing from the devastated forest. Every step heavier, as if with each passing moment the weight of the Veil presses heavier. 

Behind me, Ember's ears twitched in eagerness. Silvermane cast a still watchful eye on surroundings. To sides, the teeming surge of wolves, foxes, and beasts flowed-weary and yet unyielding-wills. The battle against Verdant Warden saps from us, while Heartseed doles out a meager portion of hope. 

We have come along, all right," said Silvermane softly, with an unmistakable undercurrent in her voice. "But here begins the real test.