Uni started to rise, and the shrieks grew closer.
“We must keep moving.”
Aura noticed the concern in Hontak’s tone as he spoke.
“If we hit the part of the forest where the trees start to light up again, we’ll be close enough for the others to help,” Hontak shouted.
Linerah pulled a tusk-like horn from a pack on her side and blew it. A loud, deep note resonated through the air.
Felipe dropped his lantern and held on to Aura’s hand with a tight grip. “She’s signaling the others at the bay who will come aid us,” he said.
Aura looked ahead, surprised to see Gossamer in front of them. She stole glances at the trees, waiting to see the sparkling light come from them again. She didn’t remember it taking this long last time.
“Vow now, sayeth aye.”
She turned and swatted at her ear with her
