BEYOND YOUR REACH

CHAPTER 69

The air was thick with tension as Leon made his way back to his quarters. The meeting with the witches, the revelations about the Heartstone, and the looming threat of Marcus weighed heavily on his mind. He couldn’t shake the feeling that something darker was stirring beneath the surface.

As he opened the door to his room, the familiar scent of cedarwood and earth filled the air. It was meant to be comforting, a reminder of home. But tonight, it did little to soothe his nerves. He collapsed onto the edge of the bed, his mind spinning with the possibilities. How could they defeat Marcus when he was always one step ahead?

A knock at the door jolted him from his thoughts.

"Come in," he called, already knowing who it was.

The door creaked open to reveal Haron, his face set in a grim expression. His presence was always a grounding force for Leon, but tonight, something seemed different. There was a tightness in Haron’s features, a hesitation that hadn’t been there before.

“We need to talk,