FAYE
I didn’t realize we had crossed into Stonevale territory until James finally spoke.
“We’re in.”
I looked up immediately.
For a second, I just stared through the windshield quietly.
The environment had changed so gradually during the drive that I hadn’t noticed exactly when Blood Crescent land ended, let alone when we had come this far.
But now that James mentioned it... I could feel the difference.
Stonevale somehow felt darker.
Not physically.
Just... heavier.
The woods surrounding the road were denser here, the trees taller and packed closer together, like they were hiding something between them. Even the air felt different once the car windows cracked slightly open.
It reminded me of Silver Hollow.
I leaned back slightly in my seat as my eyes scanned outside carefully.
