The sun was beginning to set as Mia and her mother left the sorcerer's place, their minds filled with anticipation for the journey that awaited them. The sorcerer had given them a message and instructed them to return the next day to commence their adventure. Little did they know that danger lurked in the shadows, ready to strike when they least expected it.
As they came out of the sorcerer's place same way they entered, Mia and Stell walked along the narrow path that led back to the Crystal Moon pack, The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a dim glow over the high trees along the path, a sense of unease washed over Mia and her mother.
It was as if an invisible storm was brewing in the air, making every step heavier than before. The distant sound of twigs snapping alerted Mia, causing her to halt abruptly.
"Did you hear that, Mother?" Mia whispered, her voice trembling slightly.
Her mother, a strong-willed woman with kind eyes, paused and listened intently. The once peaceful forest seemed to hold its breath, and a chill ran down her spine. She gripped Mia's hand tightly, her heart pounding against her chest.
"Yes, Mia, I heard it too. We must be cautious," she replied, her voice filled with concern.
Before they could ponder further, a group of men materialized from the darkness, surrounding them with menacing intent. The leader of the group was none other than Hendrix. His cold eyes glinted with malice, his lips twisted into a wicked grin.
"Well, well, well, if it isn't the little goddess and her precious mother," Hendrix sneered. "You really thought you could escape, didn't you?"
Mia's heart raced, her mind flooded with fear. She had seen Hendrix's cruelty and his relentless pursuit of power, including what he did to Alex . She clung to her mother's side, finding solace in her presence even in the face of imminent danger.
But just as hope seemed to fade, a figure emerged from the shadows.
The Sorcerer had sensed the impending danger and arrived just in time. His presence commanding with his flowing robes and his eyes burning with an otherworldly light. His presence exuded an aura of ancient power and wisdom that commanded respect. The air crackled with magic as he raised his staff, ready to defend Mia and her mother.
With a wave of his hand, the Sorcerer summoned a protective shield that enveloped Mia and her mother, shielding them from the impending danger.
Hendrix's henchmen lunged forward, their weapons striking against the invisible barrier, unable to breach its magical defenses.
A fierce battle ensued between the Sorcerer and Hendrix. Spells collided, causing sparks of light to fill the darkening sky. Mia watched with wide eyes, torn between awe and terror. The Sorcerer fought with a combination of raw power and calculated precision, his every move a testament to his mastery of the arcane arts.
"Leave them be. Their journey starts now, and you will not stand in their way," the sorcerer's voice echoed with a power that sent shivers down everyone's spines.
Hendrix's expression twisted with anger, yet he hesitated. The sorcerer's reputation preceded him.
But Hendrix was no mere adversary. He possessed his own dark powers, fueled by his relentless ambition. Sensing that victory was slipping from his grasp, he made a hasty decision and fled into the depths of the forest, disappearing like a wisp of smoke.
The sorcerer approached Mia and her mother, his gaze filled with concern. "I apologize for the danger that has befallen you, but it seems our time has run out. We cannot wait until tomorrow. The journey must begin now."
Mia's mother nodded, her eyes filled with determination. She knew that there was no turning back, that their lives were forever changed. Gripping Mia's hand tightly, she spoke words of reassurance.
"We are ready, Sorcerer. Lead the way."
And so, with the sorcerer as their guide and protector, Mia and her mother stepped onto the path that led them to the sorcerer's place . As they left the treacherous forest behind, they carried with them the scars of the attack as they walked hand in hand afraid of what might come up next.