Adams' POV
I kicked my horse’s sides and felt it leap forward while the wind blew around us. Dale rode next to me still looking like a proud new warrior in my elite group.
I glanced at him as if his vows showed in his face and shone with pride and resolve.
We knew our mission well, but I felt a tight knot of worry in my stomach as we got closer to Thornvale Village.
“Your Highness, do you think this might just be a false alarm?” Dale yelled above the loud noise of our horses' hooves.
“Rogue sightings don’t just pop up for no reason, Dale!” I replied while sounding confident. “I trust my gut feelings. We can’t let them endanger the village. We must defend our home and our people!”
Behind us, a dozen of my best fighters rode fiercely with their faces showing strong determination.
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