Evalynn's throat tightened. With his sharp senses, it was strange that Kenni couldn't tell if it was Kirin. Anxiety clawed at her stomach as her mind raced through the possibilities, from the sound being wolves eating the horses to it being another trap Edgar had laid for them. Any moment she could imagine his long blonde hair and snaggle-toothed smile appearing from the darkness and sweat began to form on her forehead.
"It'll be okay," Quinn whispered, scooting herself closer to Evalynn. "He's really strong, right?"
"He is, but he's still just one person," Evalynn whispered back. "Now hush."
Several minutes passed and Evalynn could feel Quinn begin to squirm next to her. They had been crouched since they'd approached the horses, doing their best to stay in the uncomfortable position. F
