Just as we neared the Shadow pine territory, we picked out the masks Alex had left for us. It was quite thoughtful.
This way, it made it a little bit easier to pass through. But I knew it wouldn’t be that easy.
Gideon wore a golden Venetian mask with champagne eyes. I took the same mask with the same golden color but this one was quite dramatic with feathers on one side. It covered half of our faces.
Then we wore the scent changing ointment. We were thoroughly prepared but it seemed Soren was even more well prepared.
Alex’s car’s plate number seemed to have saved us because everyone was thoroughly screened and checked before stepping foot in the shadow pine territory.
The city was decorated in vibrant colors. The swearing in celebration had already begun. Many people were troopin
