I hadn't planned on crossing the demon-human border without authorization, but here I was, running for my life. It started off innocently enough: a simple escape from the suffocating confines of Thalira's mansion. Yet now, I found myself darting through unfamiliar terrain, the demon guards hot on my trail.
Great. Just great.
The ground beneath my feet shifted from packed earth to loose gravel, each step sending a jolt up my legs. My heart pounded in my chest, my breaths coming in ragged gasps. I had to think fast, or this spontaneous adventure was going to be my last.
Ahead, a dense thicket loomed, its dark, tangled branches seeming to beckon me with promises of concealment. Without hesitation, I plunged into the undergrowth, branches scratching at my face and arms. I could hear the guards' voices, their harsh, guttural commands echoing behind me.
