Chapter Fourteen
Truce
kept them moving at a steady pace. Every so often she’d warn them of a tree or other obstacle they’d have to step around, but otherwise she seemed to stay on a direct path.
“How far are you taking us?”
“It’s not much farther.” A pause. “If you feel better keeping your sword drawn, by all means.”
Her remark indicated that had his free hand occupied. The same for Lucien, who continued to wield his brother’s dagger.
The one named kept close behind. Since held both his and hands, Lucien had to assume carried her weapon.
“There’s a drop-off up a few hundred yards up ahead. It goes down to a small stream where we’ve set up camp. You can warm yourselves by the fire when we get there.” She no longer spoke in a hushed whisper, but neither did she raise her voice i
