Chapter 77

It was Brielle who suggested to let Hyeon go. The woman had told them everything she knew, so there was little reason to keep her in their company. Besides, they had a goal to reach too. They couldn't afford to linger in one place.

"I don't trust her," Xander said. His eyes were extra-careful, his sickle ready for a strike while they began to walk again. His voice was weak against the loud wind, but his words were heavy. Between him and Talin, he'd be the last one to express such...