Chapter Twenty-Seven
Searon remained silent the rest of the journey to Sudegam. No one dared talk to him. The pain of leaving Anaela behind was too great. Everyone knew it. Searon prayed to the creator that she would be safe. All he could do was continue his journey, find Arria, and stop her. It was up to him to save the land, to protect the people, and to keep the threat from ever finding Anaela again.
He clenched his fist, eyes closed as he passed Starlyn’s cabin. The cabin still looked deserted. He still wondered where she’d gone. Flowers were no longer in bloom along the path to Sudegam. Winter approached. Gone were the beautiful colors, replaced with vast green as far as he could see.
Searon took a deep breath as he reached the gate. Sh’on stood by his side, with Aliqua, Benedict,
