The Channel (The Gifted Book 2) by C. L. McCourt

Author:C. L. McCourt [McCourt, C. L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Publisher: Terrwyn Books LLC
Published: 2013-06-11T22:00:00+00:00

24

Sentran

Daen, Randell, Rhea, and Taulin continued south on the trail that bordered the Kinling Mountains, stopping a couple times to eat and care for the horses. Daen and Rhea checked frequently for other travelers, trying to ensure they weren't caught off guard.

Although pleased by an uneventful day, Rhea was beginning to think they were going to go an entire day without passing anyone, but that feeling didn't last.

Her eyes were still closed when she reached for Daen, placing her hand on his shoulder. "Shh." Everyone stopped and became still. "Warrior camp." She paused as she tried to determine its location. "Where the trail forks to the right. I see ... five at the moment."

"How far?" Randell's whisper was barely audible.

"The trail splits to the right in about half a mile ahead," said Daen, "at the Sentran border."

"Can you see their uniforms?" Taulin asked.

"They're wearing cloaks, it's hard to see. Wait. The crest looks like a tree with ... yes, it's Sentran." Rhea recognized the crest from her baby blanket.

As they stood in the middle of the trail, Randell kept a close watch on the wooded area around them, looking for any sign they might have unwanted visitors.

Rhea opened her eyes and looked between Daen and Taulin. "If they're real, won't they let us pass?"

Daen nodded. "Normally, but given the attacks along the border, they might stop us."

Randell shifted in his saddle and looked at Daen. "Any suggestions?"

Rhea jumped from Sedare's back. "I'll go check them out, see if I can overhear something that would let us know their orders."

Taulin stood in his saddle, about to dismount.

Rhea held up her hand. "No. I'll go alone. It's easier that way."

Taulin wasn't convinced and wanted to argue. He looked to Daen to see if he would back him up before saying anything, but Daen just shook his head. "She's right. Let her go." He raised a brow and gave her a serious look.

"I'll be all right." Rhea didn't mind them being protective as long as they didn't make a big show of it.

Randell reached down and placed a hand on her shoulder. "Be careful."

"Always. I'll be back soon." Rhea called to the veil and disappeared.

~~~

Gaibel showed Lanne a room she could use before heading for her own quarters. "I will be leaving at first light and riding straight through to the south quadrant station. You're welcome to stay as long as you need."

Lanne wasn't quite sure what Gaibel was saying at first, and then it struck her. "Wait. You're going alone?"

Gaibel nodded.

Lanne's fists flew to her hips as her face darkened. "No, you're not. I'm going with you."

"This is not going to be like our trip to Eantan. I am going to ride nonstop, hard and fast."

Lanne's head jerked back slightly with confusion as she pointed towards nowhere. "Didn't I just show you I can ride through the night?"

"You don't need to go, and it could be dangerous if I have to cross into Sentran." Gaibel loved her cousin but didn't like involving civilians in what she considered her work.

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