The Battle Begins

My nerves were shot already, and the battle hadn’t even begun. I couldn’t remain still. My legs jiggled, or my fingers twitched – anything to keep my mind occupied

Tori had informed me through mind-link that there was a huge army, led by a sole horseman, and they were approaching from the west of Callad.

I shivered, knowing just who it would be. Tynan. This was something he couldn’t leave to chance. He would want to do it himself to make sure that it wasn’t messed up. Too many mistakes had been made already.

I swallowed the panic that was beginning to build in my throat. Under me, Amber shifted nervously.

I relayed Tori’s message to the others, who each reacted with differing emotions.

Alana’s eyes darkened, her knuckles tightening on the reigns she held in her hands. Alastair had shuffled in the saddle, his emotions so blocked off that I couldn’t reach them even I wanted to.

Jax was highly anxious. Part of it came from not knowing Tor