LOGINLira's POV We traveled through the night. Walking was not easy, but the pain did not feel as strong. Almira stayed close and supported me whenever the path was covered in stones.Alura moved ahead with sharp focus. Her eyes stayed on the forest around us. Even the smallest movement made her turn quickly, her hand going straight to the dagger at her side.It was clear she had not forgotten what happened to her during the war. The fear was still there, hidden under the way she carried herself.Damien kept his attention on the map in his hands. He barely looked up as he walked. No matter how much I tried to see what was on it, the markings made no sense to me.After a short distance, voices began to rise in the air. It sounded like a gathering. There was laughter, distant howls, and the crackle of what felt like a bonfire.Damien lifted his head and listened. Then he turned to us and the carriage rider.“You will take another route to the smaller settlements,” he said. “We meet here on
Lira's POV We traveled through the night. Walking was not easy, but the pain did not feel as strong. Almira stayed close and supported me whenever the path was covered in stones.Alura moved ahead with sharp focus. Her eyes stayed on the forest around us. Even the smallest movement made her turn quickly, her hand going straight to the dagger at her side.It was clear she had not forgotten what happened to her during the war. The fear was still there, hidden under the way she carried herself.Damien kept his attention on the map in his hands. He barely looked up as he walked. No matter how much I tried to see what was on it, the markings made no sense to me.After a short distance, voices began to rise in the air. It sounded like a gathering. There was laughter, distant howls, and the crackle of what felt like a bonfire.Damien lifted his head and listened. Then he turned to us and the carriage rider.“You will take another route to the smaller settlements,” he said. “We meet here on
Lira's POV We traveled through the night. Walking was not easy, but the pain did not feel as strong. Almira stayed close and supported me whenever the path was covered in stones.Alura moved ahead with sharp focus. Her eyes stayed on the forest around us. Even the smallest movement made her turn quickly, her hand going straight to the dagger at her side.It was clear she had not forgotten what happened to her during the war. The fear was still there, hidden under the way she carried herself.Damien kept his attention on the map in his hands. He barely looked up as he walked. No matter how much I tried to see what was on it, the markings made no sense to me.After a short distance, voices began to rise in the air. It sounded like a gathering. There was laughter, distant howls, and the crackle of what felt like a bonfire.Damien lifted his head and listened. Then he turned to us and the carriage rider.“You will take another route to the smaller settlements,” he said. “We meet here on
Lira's POV We traveled through the night. Walking was not easy, but the pain did not feel as strong. Almira stayed close and supported me whenever the path was covered in stones.Alura moved ahead with sharp focus. Her eyes stayed on the forest around us. Even the smallest movement made her turn quickly, her hand going straight to the dagger at her side.It was clear she had not forgotten what happened to her during the war. The fear was still there, hidden under the way she carried herself.Damien kept his attention on the map in his hands. He barely looked up as he walked. No matter how much I tried to see what was on it, the markings made no sense to me.After a short distance, voices began to rise in the air. It sounded like a gathering. There was laughter, distant howls, and the crackle of what felt like a bonfire.Damien lifted his head and listened. Then he turned to us and the carriage rider.“You will take another route to the smaller settlements,” he said. “We meet here on
Lira's POV We traveled through the night. Walking was not easy, but the pain did not feel as strong. Almira stayed close and supported me whenever the path was covered in stones.Alura moved ahead with sharp focus. Her eyes stayed on the forest around us. Even the smallest movement made her turn quickly, her hand going straight to the dagger at her side.It was clear she had not forgotten what happened to her during the war. The fear was still there, hidden under the way she carried herself.Damien kept his attention on the map in his hands. He barely looked up as he walked. No matter how much I tried to see what was on it, the markings made no sense to me.After a short distance, voices began to rise in the air. It sounded like a gathering. There was laughter, distant howls, and the crackle of what felt like a bonfire.Damien lifted his head and listened. Then he turned to us and the carriage rider.“You will take another route to the smaller settlements,” he said. “We meet here on
Lira's POV We traveled through the night. Walking was not easy, but the pain did not feel as strong. Almira stayed close and supported me whenever the path was covered in stones.Alura moved ahead with sharp focus. Her eyes stayed on the forest around us. Even the smallest movement made her turn quickly, her hand going straight to the dagger at her side.It was clear she had not forgotten what happened to her during the war. The fear was still there, hidden under the way she carried herself.Damien kept his attention on the map in his hands. He barely looked up as he walked. No matter how much I tried to see what was on it, the markings made no sense to me.After a short distance, voices began to rise in the air. It sounded like a gathering. There was laughter, distant howls, and the crackle of what felt like a bonfire.Damien lifted his head and listened. Then he turned to us and the carriage rider.“You will take another route to the smaller settlements,” he said. “We meet here on
Alia's POVThe moment the gates slammed behind us, I shoved my hands into my pockets, trying to keep them from shaking. It was freezing cold.“See,” I muttered. “This is exactly what I told you would happen.”Yeah, maybe it wasn't the right time. But talking was the only thing keeping me from falli
Lira's POVThe moment we heard the voice, we stared at each other. Should I respond? Should we run? My thoughts were conflicted. I finally resolved that running would be a bad idea because we were literally surrounded by bushes. It was really dark too.“Who's there?” I asked firmly with as much cou
Lira's POV Alia whispered in my ear. “Who's that man with the General?”I was too busy trying to figure out what was going on to listen. Judging by the way Salcan strutted around Matthew like he was inspecting prey caught in a trap, the answer to her question was nowhere good.Salcan turned to Mat
Lira's POV The light of dawn crept into the hole Matthew had let us sleep in. I didn't wake because I felt rested. I woke because Alia shifted against my arm, muttering something under her breath before poking her head towards the entrance. “You're kidding me,” she said loudly. “It looks complet







