Chapter 368 Unsettling silence

Chapter 368 Unsettling silence

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The floor beneath Elle's feet suddenly shook, causing her to wobble. As she started to sway, a gasp escaped her lips, thinking she might crash onto the cold, hard ground.

But just in the nick of time, Gav reached out and grabbed her arm, pulling her back upright. "Thanks," she mumbled, her voice shaky from the surprise. He nodded, his eyes scanning the surroundings, trying to decipher the cause of the sudden tremor.

"E-earthquake?" Elle stammered, her eyes wide.

"I don't believe so," he replied calmly. His gaze darted towards the castle, and whatever he saw or noticed in its shadows darkened his expression. "Stay behind me, Izabelle," he cautioned. "Entering this castle might not be the best decision right now. It's not safe."

"But Sebastian is in there!" Elle protested.

"I know," Gav replied firmly. "But there's something wrong inside. It's more than just a fight."

As if on cue, another tremor shook the ground, softer this time but no less ominous. Elle's heart raced; images from her nightmare flashed before her eyes. She felt an urge to run into the castle, to find Sebastian.

As she stood there, she couldn't help but think about all these power that the Reigns possess. The power it would take to create a storm like this was beyond what Elle could grasp. It was scary but also a bit comforting. The Reigns were just incredible. But a chill ran down Elle's spine as she remembered that their enemy right now was a Reign too. Power like this, she realized, was actually as deadly as it was protective.

Another jolt from the ground, stronger this time, sent Elle tumbling to the wet ground. She was still for a moment, catching her breath, when an unsettling silence fell. The thunder and lightning had suddenly stopped; only the rain, steady and cold, kept pouring.

Elle's heart pounded in her chest, so loud she could hear it over the rain. Something wasn't right. She should be relieved that the ground wasn't shaking anymore, but the quiet was as scary as the noise had been. If not scarier! It felt like everything – the storm, the shaking, whatever happening inside the castle – had suddenly frozen.

A sick feeling curled in Elle's stomach. Gav was still inside, and every silent second that ticked by made her worry grow. Why wasn't he back yet? Elle stood. Every part of her hoping to hear a sound. But there was nothing. Just quiet. The longer the silence stretched, the more worried and scared she became. It felt like the quiet was wrapping around her, tighter and tighter, until she felt she had to move or she'd be trapped by it. Elle's foot moved, almost of its own accord. "I'm sorry, Gav," she whispered. "I know I promised, but you said you'd come back. Yet..."

Biting her lip, Elle steeled herself and rushed towards the massive doors. She bravely pushed against it until a creak echoed, the sound amplified by the unsettling silence that dominated the atmosphere. Inside, the silence felt even more extreme. It was thick and suffocating, filling every corner, every space, as though the castle itself held its breath in fearful anticipation of something. What's going on?

Elle's heart thudded loudly in her chest, each beat echoing the rising tension as she ventured deeper into the castle. She couldn't see anyone due to the darkness but a sharp, metallic smell hinted at something more sinister. It was the unmistakable scent of blood.

Pushing aside her fears, Elle pressed on. Until she sensed a strange energy that was oddly familiar. It reminded her of the time she'd been in that cave when Prince Ezekiel and Gav had appeared out of nowhere. This must be Gav's power, right?

Without hesitation, Elle followed it, hoping it might lead her to Gav.

With every step, this energy grew stronger, guiding her like an invisible thread. Just as she realized it was leading her to the grand throne hall, Elle's feet froze mid-step.