Chapter 29: The Thief Revealed

The cool air of the volcanic island was a welcome relief, but our respite was brief. We could still feel the heat of the volcano beneath us, a constant reminder of the perilous situation we had narrowly escaped. As we caught our breath and gathered our wits, the amulet pulsed with a steady glow, urging us to continue.

"We need to move," I said, getting to my feet. "The island's not safe, and there's more we need to uncover."

Lena, still holding the amulet, nodded. "There's something here, Jack. I can feel it. The island has more secrets."

Drake scanned the horizon. "We need to find a safer place to search. The volcano could erupt again at any moment."

We set off, moving carefully across the unstable terrain. The amulet guided us toward a rocky outcrop near the edge of the island, where the ground seemed more solid. As we approached, we noticed an opening in the rock—another entrance to the lava tubes.

"Looks like this is our way in," Drake said, peering into the dark tunnel. "Let's ho