Asher's POV
"You said Vadon is gathering additional soldiers?" Master Rutfus asked, his brow deepening.
I knew that look. I always got it from him when I answered a question wrong in class.
"Yes. Do you have some concerns?" I asked. We had to be getting closer to the Jeep.
"Vadon has his own personal soldiers close by at all times. Why would he be recruiting more?" Rutfus asked.
I glanced at Vika. Her eyes were glassy and distant. What was she thinking about?
"A precautionary measure?" I asked, shrugging.
"Perhaps." Master Rutfus sighed. He pulled a set of keys from his pocket.
Beep. Beep. The Jeep's lights flickered through the leaves.
"Did you hear…" Rutfus turned his head to the side when I shut the passenger door.
"Look!" Vika, sitting in the back of the car, pointed to
