SYDNEY
I lay in my hospital bed, lost in thought when the door creaked open, and a towering figure entered. His presence commanded attention, and I could sense the weight of his authority.
As he approached, his eyes locked onto mine, and I felt a shiver run down my spine. There was something about him that seemed ancient, as if he had seen centuries come and go.
"Who are you?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady despite the unease growing inside me.
The stranger's expression was unreadable, but his gaze seemed to pierce through me.
"I am Elder Thane," he replied, his voice low and gravelly.
I swallowed hard, sensing that Elder Thane was someone not to be underestimated. Despite his calm demeanor, there was an aura of strictness about him that commanded respect. His eyes, piercin
