The wolves hauling the rope and the accompanying guards formed the second line, followed by those carrying the mages in the third. The outermost line consisted of warriors fending off the smaller animals, ensuring the core of the group remained protected.
Despite the fatigue weighing her down, Addison kept her hold firm; this was the final stretch.
After a few tense moments, the guard running close to Levi drew nearer. Unable to communicate through the mind-link, it nudged him with its head, signaling him to look back.
Addison followed its cue, and her heart tightened at the sight. The barrier's shimmering light was fading, flickering as if on the verge of collapse. The thick white mist billowed up, obscuring everything in its path, and streaks of greenish blood from the demonic insects splattered across the haze.
It was all she could see, and all she could feel was the rising dread.
