Chapter 21 Jamie When the three arrived back at the town, laden with clothes and blankets, the groups had already been divided for their journey. A group of thirty had chosen to go through the woods with the larger group. Choosing the journey on the road, the smallest group would follow Shauna’s path across the plain. Alexis was at the center of each, his voice raised above the clatter of voices. “No matter which way you choose to go, I want to reiterate it will have its own set of challenges. You will need to be aware at all times. Especially those who are choosing to go via the road. You will be easily traceable. You will need to move as quickly on foot as you can. The Dark Ones have horses, we know they will be after us in the night. We released the horses into the city, but it will no

