20
ARIELLA
Throughout the evening, Brayden kept a contingent of warriors posted at the gates to keep lookout. There were times every now and again when we would see a scout scurrying along the forest line, keeping watch on our every movement. I couldn’t feel the evil of the dark sorcerer, which was good, but what bothered me was that he had his people monitoring us. It almost seemed like we were being trapped somehow. How was Durin going to deliver the dagger without being attacked?
I watched as Brayden gave Coran his final commands before we could retire for the night. I had sat on the front steps of the palace for the past few hours, pondering how I was going to tell Kamden of his brother’s death. I wondered if he was going to blame me.
Brayden approached me and reached out his hand.
