Chapter Twenty-Two Searon stood with his men near the south entrance of Sudegam, waiting for his chance to strike down some draeyks. He knew they were going to come from the south entrance and already had everything coordinated to deflect an attack. He made sure to let Aliqua know of his suspicion regarding their attack. He had been correct assuming the kheshlars only concerned themselves with the north entrance. Luckily, Aliqua listened to him, placing scouts in the trees on all sides. It came as no surprise to Searon when a scout returned from the treetops in the south to gather the rest of the spell casters. It became a waiting game as the spell casters eliminated as many as they could before being stopped. Searon suspected it would be only a matter of time before Arria would be among

