Jason and his people felt the initial vibration before they heard it.
A deep, rumbling tremor that traveled up through the stone floor, rattling their teeth and shaking loose small rocks from the ceiling. Mae stumbled, grabbing Jason's arm for balance. Ylva's ears flattened, swiveling toward the source. Thalion's pale eyes widened, his hand already half-raised.
"What was that?" Mae asked, her voice tight.
Jason had no answers. He had no idea what was happening within this cave. The tunnels were shifting, groaning, protesting something that had been done to them.
But something was wrong. Terribly wrong.
"I don't know," Jason admitted. "But whatever it is, it's not good."
The cocoon in the corner pulsed again. Faster now. The creature inside was squirming, pushing against the silk walls, desperate to break free.
