BOOOMMMM!!
A sudden, loud boom shook the air, making the ground tremble beneath their feet.
The sound wave echoed through the forest, and all the trees ahead fell like dominoes, blocking the road.
The horses, startled by the loud noise, whinnied and rose onto their hind legs, their eyes wide with fear.
Thalira quickly sprang into action, her hands moving swiftly to calm the horses.
She spoke softly, her voice soothing, and gently patted their necks.
Malakai watched as she expertly calmed the panicked animals, his own heart still beating fast from the sudden explosion.
As he looked back, he saw that the trees had also fallen behind them, trapping them in a clearing.
The realization dawned on him that they were surrounded, with no clear path for escape.
Malakai's gaze turned to Thalira, who was now grinning from ear to ear.
