Chapter 26
Panic had descended upon the druid conclave by the time Iellieth and Marcon returned. Iellieth dodged a young family, their backs laden with provisions, as she searched for Mara. A stream of people fled deeper into the forest, and Iellieth dashed around them. She fell back as a horse thundered past but finally made it to the center of Mara’s clearing. The druid stood on the far side, ushering people out and away from the approaching danger.
“Mara,” Iellieth shouted. She and Marcon raced to the druid’s side. “We need to leave, everyone, now. Marcon saw the werewolves. They’re almost here.” Iellieth grabbed Mara’s arm, but the druid pushed her hand away.
She looked into Iellieth’s eyes only for a moment. “Marcon, get her out of here.” Her command was calm and even, a sharp cont
