Ablaze by J. R. Castle

Author:J. R. Castle
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: inspirational series, young adult fantasy, christian fiction, Allegory, Epic fantasy
Publisher: Castle Book Creations
Published: 2018-01-09T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Six

Alyra’s horse followed the league of soldiers through the dense woods. Despite the cooling temperatures, sweat poured down her back and pooled under the quiver, drenching her shirt. She was dressed as the other warriors in leather breeches, a gray tunic, and the cloak with the white tree emblem on her back. They’d given her a sword she knew she would never use.

The dagger Jerin had once given her for her eighteenth birthday still hung from her utility belt, along with his sling and a bag full of white stones. She needed little else, though the bow and arrows that Lotari had made her were a treasured possession and something she could use in battle if needed.

Tarek rode a few yards ahead of her. When they came to a river, he stopped and waited for her to catch up. His smile as he extended his gloved hand toward her warmed her heart. Why was he always so good to her, no matter what awful things she’d done to him? They crossed, riding side-by-side, hands clasped in case one of them was knocked from their mount, the other would be able to pull them back.

He was always thoughtful of her safety like that.

Shaydon was right. Two were better than one.

She could no longer imagine her life without Tarek in it. Nor did she want to. This was why she’d made up her mind that once they reached Racah, she would find a chance to sneak away, take the secret passage up the mountain and get to Darnel first.

Most likely, Tarek would be kept busy on the front lines, using his Empowering Illumination to break down the gates.

Darnel’s attention would most likely be on protecting his fortress. He’d be too busy to see her coming. All she needed was one illuminated arrow and a clear shot.

Of course, Tarek would be furious once he found out she’d left him, but she was counting on his forgiving heart. Maybe she would leave him a little note so he’d understand why she needed to do this. She had to get to Darnel and stop him before he had a chance to hurt any of her friends. Tarek needed to get Issah’s army into the city. They didn’t require her skills for blasting down the gate.

She wasn’t the one the prophecy spoke of, anyway.

Regardless, Alyra would help in this small manner. If one of them was to die, it needed to be her, not Tarek. And not any of her other friends who’d worked so hard to follow through with King Shaydon’s request. Unlike her, who’d argued with her guardian, disobeyed more times than she could count, and was always causing more trouble than she was worth.

So long as Darnel was alive, nobody would ever have the life they dreamed of. Including herself. Better to face that barrier and bring it down, or die trying.

“You look exhausted, love.” Tarek squeezed her hand tighter as they maneuvered up the bank of the river. The horses gave themselves a shake to rid their coats of excess water.

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