ELDER'S BLOOD
I squeeze my thighs against Vanda as he rises, relieved to feel stable.
"Looks like you’re all set," Kevin calls. "Should take about three hours—I’ll mark it in the books."
With that, Vanda takes the lead. Serena runs between him and one of the guards, while the second guard keeps pace on Vanda’s left. We fall into a V-formation, much like birds in flight, and from my higher perch, I keep an eye on Serena.
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Gold’s territory lies northeast, nestled against towering gray mountains with white-capped peaks. Their long, straight ridges glow under the afternoon sun. The trees thin out, spreading to either side of the territory, offering a perfect view of the range.
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