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The dark, oppressive atmosphere of the Blackstone Caverns pressed down on June as Erick's cold, mocking voice echoed through the tunnels. She could feel his magic in the very air around her, weaving through the shadows, taunting her. Her grip tightened on her daggers, and her tail flicked with tension as she scanned the darkness for any sign of him.
But Erick wasn't here. Not physically, at least. His voice seemed to come from the very walls of the cavern, and the flickering shadows that danced along the jagged stone seemed to pulse with his energy.
"Don't tell me you're afraid, little cat," Erick's voice sneered, the sound carrying through the cavern like a chilling breeze. "You're all alone down here, and you know it."