It was at that point that Hawknest approached them. “You had better come and see this.” Nothing more the man said, but he turned and beckoned. Zya set her empty mug to one side and jumped up after the man. Venla followed as quickly as she could, but Zya outdistanced her with ease. As Zya approached, there were several of them kneeling around one of the shelters. Layric was there, her father, and Jaden, along with several of the tribe.
“It doesn't look like it was slept in for long.” Hawknest observed. “The bracken is not crushed, in fact it is still quite springy.”
“I would say this person waited until all had gone quiet and then left.” Concluded Layric, who then smiled upon seeing his wife once more. She smiled him a greeting, but remained quiet. This was not the time for banter. “Who w
