Chapter 77. Into the Unknown

Avery’s POV

The rhythmic pounding of hooves against the forest floor filled the air as we rode through the dense woods. The towering trees stretched high above us, their thick canopies filtering the sunlight into scattered golden rays.

The morning had long passed, and the soft glow of the afternoon sun painted the sky in warm hues, but my mind was too occupied to admire the beauty around me.

I kept my posture straight, gripping the reins firmly as the convoy moved steadily along the winding path. The journey had been silent for the most part, save for the occasional rustling of leaves and the distant calls of birds.

It should have been peaceful. But it wasn’t. Something gnawed at the edges of my mind, a whisper of unease that refused to be ignored.

My mission was straightforward; I had been hired by my anonymous client to deliver a package. A simple exchange, nothing more. The payment had already been made in advance, and the location was set. It