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The narrow path wound through dense underbrush, the air heavy with the scent of pine and damp earth. Elyra led the way, her senses on high alert, while Dain stayed close behind, his injuries from the earlier ambush still slowing him. The sound of footsteps crunching leaves stopped her cold.

Jason stepped out from the shadows, his appearance more monstrous than human. His once familiar features were twisted, his skin marred by tendrils of darkness that seemed to pulse with their own life. His red eyes gleamed with cruel intent as his lips curved into a

sneer.

can't run forever, Elyra," he said, his voice gravelly and filled with malice. His gaze shifted to Dain,

taut with fury. "She doesn't belong

unnaturally fast. The fight erupted with violent intensity, the narrow path becoming a battleground. Dain fought with everything he had, but Jason's transformation had given

shout, she sent a wave of light

a cloth to the gash on his shoulder. Blood seeped through the fabric, and she bit her lip to

keep risking yourself for me," she said,

eyes locking onto hers. "I'll always protect you," he said, his voice firm despite the pain. "Even if

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