C277 Second Elder's Pursuit

Ann Lan stood within the pavilion, lifting her gaze. A sense of unease clung to her, as if something had transpired just beyond her awareness—something decidedly not in her favor. Yet, she couldn't pinpoint anything amiss. So, she remained silent, standing by the pavilion's edge, watching the rain.

Suddenly, a thunderous boom split the sky, shredding the clouds above.

Ann Lan froze