Double Thorns: The Ashford Inheritance
The structure loomed over them, a skeleton of timber and ancient stone.
"See?" Adrian wheezed, his eyes scanning the horizon. "We made it."
"Adrian," Victor whispered, his hand clutching at Adrian’s arm with surprising strength. "Look."
Adrian turned. A mile out, near the treeline, a soft, pulsating red light began to drift through the snow. It was a Syndicate scout drone, its thermal sensors sweeping the terrain in a rhythmic, terrifying arc.
"They're not looking for us," Adrian realized, his heart hammering against his ribs. "They're looking for the decoy signal."