C23 Orcael
We jump up, then rush to the side, hiding behind one of the rocks near the caved-in passages. “The lantern,” whispers Raven.
I nod and snuff out the flame, putting the lantern down by my side. We stay low as light spreads over the ceiling, and footsteps echo in the distance, growing louder, closer.
“What about this passage?” asks a low, familiar voice. It’s Kaden. I know for certain