Chapter 77

Adeline

I felt relief as Elijah's monstrous form spread through the air, defeated at last. My chest heaved with exertion, my fur matted with sweat and blood, but amidst the exhaustion, a sense of triumph also filled me with a renewed sense of purpose.

I turned to Kaiser and saw the same exhaustion and determination reflected in his eyes. We had faced our greatest enemy and emerged victorious, our bond stronger than ever in the face of adversity.

But as I looked around at the clearing, I noticed that the air seemed lighter, like a great weight had been lifted from the forest. The shadows that had once loomed menacingly now seemed to retreat, chased away by the morning sun's light shining overhead.

The sounds of battle faded into the distance, replaced by the soft rustle of leaves. Once heavy with the stench of blood and fear, the air now carried a faint scent of pine and earth, a reminder of the natural beauty surrounding us.

Even the sun seemed to shine brighter, casting a warm glow o