Chapter 37 Quiet Storms
The messenger arrived at dawn with dirt on his boots and fear in his eyes.
Nora met him at the front door. "Speak plain. What news from the far lands?"
The man swallowed hard. "Unrest, ma'am. Towns talking of shadows moving at night. People vanishing near the old borders. Folks say it feels like the old wars starting again."
Blake stepped up behind her. "How far? Which territories?"
"Three days ride east," the messenger said. "Near the broken hills. They ask for Kane help. They know your name now."
Drew joined them on the porch. "We just got back and already this. Nora, what do you want to do?"
Nora looked at the messenger. "Rest and eat. We talk inside." She turned to Blake and Drew. "We integrate what we learned. Then we answer this. The kids start advanced
