5
“What if Baltura discovers Rhys and Kiera?” Gavin asked, having gained his feet to face Dane.
Zander glanced from Gavin to Dane and back. “Actually, I have a theory about that.”
After Zander shared his idea, Gavin shook his head and crossed his arms over his chest. “There is no way to prove your conjecture correct. Sacrificing one or more of us isn’t part of breaking the Curse.”
Dane mirrored his brother’s stance, then said, “They are at least five moonrisings from Roanoak”
“But we know the direction and the approximate distance.”
“And if Baltura seizes one, and we send others—”
“Would he believe we would continue to leave the safety of the castle?”
“Then we seal the fate of all.” Dane raised his voice, then pointed at Anson. He loved all his brothers, fiercely and unwaveringly,
