Chapter 225

“Valen wants the villagers wiped out by nightfall,” one of the followers said, a sneer on his lips. “He wants to send a message—show them that they’re nothing against his power.”

Dexter’s blood ran cold at the chilling words. He exchanged a worried glance with Tessa, who was beside him, her fists clenched in anger. “We can’t let this happen,” she whispered, her voice barely audible over the rustling leaves.

Dexter nodded, his mind racing. “We need to get closer. If we can find out their plan and where Valen is, we can disrupt it.”

Adrian and Charlotte, crouched nearby, nodded in agreement. The four of them moved as stealthily as possible, inching closer to the clearing, keeping low and out of sight. The gathering was larger than Dexter had anticipated, and the fear of being discovered weighed heavily on his shoulders.

As they crept nearer, Dexter caught snippets of conversation, piecing together Valen’s sinister plan. “Once we take care of the villagers, we’ll have free rein over this
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