The dawn light filtered through the dense forest canopy, painting the ground in patterns of gold and shadow. Celeste adjusted the strap on her gear, her jaw tight with determination. She’d barely slept, mind spinning with thoughts of the rogue attacks and Link’s sudden appearance.

There was something unsettling about the whole situation, and despite Hunter’s reassurances, she couldn’t shake the feeling that they were missing a critical piece of the puzzle.

Hunter’s voice broke ...