C19 The Journey to the Castle

"Jace!" Lila called out, her voice trembling as fear clawed at her chest. She stared at him, unnerved by the crimson glow in his eyes. Something about him felt... off. Her heart pounded in her chest, her thoughts racing. What is happening to him?

Mustering her courage, she reached out hesitantly. "Are you okay? What's wrong?"

For a moment, he didn't respond. His gaze was fixed, distant