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CHAPTER 446
~Alpha Storm's POV~
The air was thick with the scent of salt and ash as I pulled my hood over my head, standing right at the jagged cliffside that marked the edge of the Serpent Crane. The waves below roared like angry gods, and the fog rolled in thicker, darker than ever.
Beside me, Draven tightened his gloves, his expression tense. We were so close. Just one more step, and we'd be inside the Crane's cursed grip.
"You ready?" I asked in a low voice.
Draven gave a sharp nod, but before we moved, I held out a hand. "Wait. Check the tracker. Make sure Zara's still in there."
Draven hesitated, then quickly pulled out the device. His fingers tapped across the screen, and the soft beeping sound was the only thing between us and the marsh below.
Then—he froze.
I saw it instantly. His face paled, his lips parted.
"What is it?" I demanded.
Draven didn't move.
"Draven!" I snapped. "What is the problem?"