Hunted

After a restless night of talking about conspiracies, cults, and stories about ancient empires and bloody battles, the two decided to take a few hours' sleep. They were to head east as soon as they awoke.

Lariel could not sleep, although he tried. Her thoughts were disconnected and confused, and the revelation that she had an uncle did not help at all.

Losing one family member and gaining another soon after. Fate must have been finding it hilarious.

Eric explained that the old man was supposed to be living there, and would probably be the Cult's next target. They should hurry as much as they could, since time was against them.

Just as she was about to relax and catch up on sleep for good, she feels a friendly squeeze on her shoulder.

"Shall we?"

She doesn't have much choice but to get up, drink some water, and begin the long walk into the forest.

Eric even seems in a pretty good mood for someone who has spent the night sleeping on hard ground. Lariel would give anything for a bath an