9. Kelpie TerritoryAiden and the others continued across the moorlands in the dark until it became clear they could go no further. From his position at the back of the group, Aiden could see the Riders stumbling through the heather, the horses straining at their harnesses, none moving faster than a walk. It was Kael who brought them to a halt, landing in front of Arthur and blocking the way.
“We need to rest,” the Eagle said.
Arthur gave a weary nod. Almost everyone sank into the heather where they stood. Aiden dropped onto his knees, glancing over his shoulder, eyes straining to see any movement through the dark.
“The Brathadair are not far behind us,” said Sigurd, who had remained standing. “They could catch up at any moment.”
“If we keep going like this, we will have no strength lef
