KELLY THOMPSON'S POV

As the first rays of dawn illuminated the battlefield, a mixture of exhaustion and exhilaration coursed through me. We had triumphed over the Black Faes, but the echoes of battle still lingered in the air, a stark reminder of the challenges we had faced.

As our warriors regrouped, I took a moment to survey the aftermath. The clearing was a chaotic scene, with the remnants of battle scattered about-fallen branches, discarded weapons, and the telltale signs of our fierce ...