~ NYSSA
They drove further into the woods until the trees became sparse and there was only rocky road. The car lurched with each movement and my ribs burned from how violently they dug into the edge of the chair.
After what felt like hours, they pulled up towards a structure that made my jaw fucking drop. It was like a palace built into the side of a mountain. The palace itself was pitch black with sharp peaks and snow capped tips. The mere sight of it sent shivers down my spine, and as I was pulled out of the car, I stared up with apprehension.
Around the base of the mountain were a few guards. They did not wear armor or even have weapons by their sides, but they had nails the length of talons and when they smiled, they revealed teeth sharp enough to rip through flesh.
"Move," one of my captors snapped, tugging me towards the mouth of the cave.
