We all pulled our horses over next to the lake. The village looked only a mile off now. Ferron wanted us all to discuss our sleeping arrangements before entering the village. The sun wasn’t going to set for several hours. But Ferron says we would have to camp in the woods if we continued.
I led Twilight over to the water for a drink. I could hear them arguing about whether we would stay in the village overnight or go until nightfall. I look over at them. Erik’s face is red and his jaw is clenched. Ferron is frowning but not nearly as tense as Erik.
“Haydes Peak is two weeks away, if we continue to travel until nightfall each night, we could cut that time in half.” Erik's voice is harsh but calm.
“I’m fine with camping in the woods, Sir Lourach. But the number of robberies that h
