As we trekked deeper into the perilous unknown with Lilith leading the way, I couldn't shake the feeling that we were being watched. Every rustle in the underbrush and whisper of wind through the trees seemed to carry a sinister edge – as if something malevolent was lurking just out of sight.
"Keep your guards up," I whispered to my companions, seeing similar unease mirrored in their faces. "The sorcerer could be watching us or setting traps."
Lilith nodded, her eyes focused on the trail of magical energy she was following. "Agreed. We must remain vigilant if we are going to succeed in rescuing Seraphina and thwarting the sorcerer's plans."
Despite our caution, however, we remained entirely unaware of the dangers closing in behind us. As Chloe ventured further away from our group – drawn by the sorcerer's dark enchantment – she found herself lost in a tangled web of shadows and illusions.
