Just like Jamica said, the fog was only swirling around the front of the entrance of the rogue’s clan.Aside from its build up high above, this area was clean which was increasingly weird.Anyway, the sun was already blazing in the sky, doing its best to fry us all alive. I trotted next to Kane, both our horses kicking up little dust storms with every step. Lyra and Jamica were further up, leading the group pack of warriors we’d scraped together. Some of them rode on horses, while others trudged along on foot, looking all serious and battle-ready.The desert like ground looked rather interesting, unusual shaped rocks everywhere, boulders looking like they’d just rolled down for fun, and jagged bits of stone ready to trip you up if you weren’t watching. The air smelled like sage and juniper so strong you’d think the whole mountain was just one giant seasoning rack. I sucked in a deep breath, letting that cool air chill me out a bit.Kane glanced over at the hills and smirked. “Long ri
Chapter 204Thane."The warriors are wary, we can't keep holding them up here for long. We need to come with a concrete decision," I stated feeling an angry hear creeping up my cheeks.I needn't be told that I might lose it soon if Lyra keeps on being unreasonable and unresponsive."Sounds to me like you've made a decision," she grunted like a stubborn child which is exactly what she is except that she was no child."How can you not see that this is doomed to fail.Cleo and the others have all agreed that we should abort mission. The longer we wait here, the more prone we're to danger.You literally saw what attacked us in the woods, does is it seem human enough to you?" I questioned, eying Lyra quizzically despite myself."You spoke with my comrades behind my back and convinced them to abort mission?" She asked, her eyes seemed to be straining out of their sockets.There she goes again, ignoring the most vial part of the discussion."Yes I did, as much as I didn't want to, I had to.
Chapter 203Lyra.I was leading my crew back to our base where our army have lodged camp, when the silence suddenly explodes. Some creepy sound slicing through the air.It was the kind of moan you'd hear in a nightmare, like someone out there was seriously wounded, maybe gutted or worse. My horse got twitchy too, ears flicking, and honestly, I can't blame her.I yank the reins, and we all stop dead. The noise isn't coming from the fog we’ve been slogging through, but from the other side, way over where this thick forest sits, looking all dramatic with trees sticking up like bony fingers. The whole area has this weird glow because of the mist which was kind of pretty, if you ignored the potential horror that could unfold.I squint, trying to figure out exactly where that sound came from. The rest of the squad were behind me, dead quiet, waiting for me to do something or say something, I guess. Then the groaning comes again, louder. Cold chill ran right down my back.Who the hell is
Chapter 202Author’s POVThe horse moved steadily, the sand shifting under the animal and the warriors.Thane rode at the front beside Lyra, the air dry but cooler than he had expected in the early morning.The horse’s steady walk in the sandy ground had become familiar over the past few hours, though he still felt slightly off balance with every step.No one knew the rogue’s surrounding territory would be this sandy.It was almost giving the desert kinda vibe.He glanced at Lyra who looked as calm as ever, her eyes fixed on the horizon.Thane knew better than to believe her calm demeanor.He could easily see through it and knew beneath that serene surface was a storm brewing.The events of yesterday till today had left a heavy toll on everyone and one of the people who was most affected was Lyra.Thane could feel it in the way Lyra carried herself more focused than usual, although he said little.She had managed to pull it together while they surface other options of attack.They wer
Chapter Author’s P.O.VLyra laid in bed, replaying different scenarios of how the war might end up in her bed, again and again. She turned over, shifting to try to find a more comfortable position, but it didn't help. Her body felt tense, her legs restless as she pressed them together beneath the blanket.Her eyes opened, staring into the faint shadows on the canvas above. She turned again, her breathing shallow, her cheeks warm as she tried to push the thoughts away. Thane, lying across the bed, had already fallen into a deep sleep. His breathing was even, his body still except for the faint rise and fall of his chest.Lyra felt a small pang of envy at how easily he could rest, his mind seemingly unaffected by anything. She knew she wouldn't be sleeping for a while or at least until she could cool the burning she felt inside her.***Thane woke up in the night, his senses alert. The room was silent except for the wind outside. He blinked, adjusting to the dim light.Then he saw her
Chapter 200Thane.I was jerked awake by a sudden touchon my shoulder. My instincts took over before my eyes even opened. My hand shot out, grabbing the wrist of whoever dared disturb me. With a swift motion, I twisted the arm, flipping the intruder onto the bed. In one smooth movement, my free hand reached under my pillow and pulled out a dagger, pressing its cold edge against the intruder's throat. It wasn't until my vision and senses were cleared that I recognized the face staring up at me. It was Lyra, her black hair loose and her nightdress crumpled from the sudden movement. She was breathing heavily, her chest rising and falling as her wide eyes met mine.I froze for a moment, registering the position we were in, I was on top of her, my legs pinning hers, her body trapped beneath me.I pulled the dagger back immediately, muttering, "Damn it, I'm sorry."I pushed myself off her and stood at the side of the bed, sheathing the dagger. My heart was still pounding, not from fear