THE CONFRONTATION
Sky approached the gate that led to Lake Do’oras. A silver wall surrounded the lake and adjacent forest. Scout guarded the only road that led to the lake. The young warrior stood between the two large pillars that marked the end of the walls on each side of the road.
“Scout!” Sky shouted.
Scout bowed. “All is well, my queen.”
“Viviane closed the passage; you can leave your post,” Sky said, noticing that something happening behind her was distracting Scout. Sky turned around, and saw Gabriel and Morgan riding in the direction of the gate. The Yi’ingo lowered her head and looked up through her lashes, her eyes set on him like spears. Her tense body and clenched jaw announced to the world that she was ready to pick a fight. She stood in the middle of the gate, blocking i
