#Chapter 273: Through Fire & Flames

Nathan The suffocating darkness of the mines loomed ominously before us, a stark contrast to the full and bright moon overhead. As the moon’s blue shine cast long shadows over the rugged terrain, Levi, Angela, and I found ourselves tethered to the mouth of the cave, waiting. Each minute felt like an eternity, and the chilly air did little to soothe our nerves. Somewhere off in the distance, the sound of a lone bird broke the silence, its song echoing eerily against the stone walls of the cave. Levi paced back and forth, occasionally stopping to toss a pebble into the dark void. The echo of the stone bouncing seemed to emphasize the depth of the abyss Olivia had ventured into. “She should’ve been out by now,” Levi finally broke the silence, his voice edged with worry. “It shouldn’t take this long.” Angela, trying to conceal her own fears, responded with an attempt at optimism, “You know these mines. They’re like a maze. It’s easy to lose trac