MIREYA POV
My breath caught, my legs stiffening without thought. The shadow above the cliffs moved with terrifying grace, wings slicing through the clouds. My heart hammered in my chest, and for a brief moment, I thought I might collapse.
Then a voice… low, deep, and vibrating…. slithered into my mind. Just a single phrase, but it sent shivers down my spine.
"Finally… little one. We meet."
I froze.
What was that..
I blinked rapidly, glancing at the other challengers and checking to see if anyone heard that voice. They were all staring up at the cliffs, pointing, whispering, their awe focused entirely on the dragons in the sky.
I swallowed hard, forcing myself to relax. It must've been my imagination, I told myself, stepping closer to Kaela. She looked up at the flying shadow, her mouth open in awe, completely unaware of the voice that had just brushed my mind.
"Are… are you okay?" she whispered, noticing my pause.
