The Power of The Ruby Ring by Allison Brown

Author:Allison Brown [Brown, Allison]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Anderson Publishing LLC
Published: 2018-08-17T23:00:00+00:00

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Nathan wanted to get Danni home for her birthday, so he pushed his group harder that day. No one complained, but they said little that night. Each person retired to their bedding and fell asleep.

He sent Peter and Colter to scout before the sun dawned the next morning. When the others stirred, Edward and Garin prepared a simple breakfast. He watched Danni emerge from her tent and sit by the fire. Edward handed him a bowl and he asked for another, then he went and sat by her.

“Thank you.” She accepted the bowl he offered.

“Oh!” Will let out a huge yawn and got up from his bedroll. “I am so tired. These night watches will be the death of me!”

“You are indolent.” Nathan spooned warm gruel into his mouth.

“Agreed,” Lane added while he rolled up his own blankets.

“I am not lazy, I simply value my sleep more than you.” Will stepped toward the food and whacked Lane on the back of the head as he passed.

Nathan chuckled. Will always could lighten the mood.

Will got his breakfast, then sat beside Doc.

“Will is a growing young man.” Doc patted him on the back. “He needs a bit more sleep than the rest of you.”

“See? Doctor’s orders.” Will winked at Nathan. “So quit having me take night watch.”

“Nice try, but you still have to—”

Nathan was interrupted by horse hoofs out on the road. It was Peter, who scouted the rear. He galloped into the camp and leaped from the horse before it had completely stopped.

“What is it?” Nathan stood and felt his stomach lurch with concern.

“Lord Donavan’s army. They are heading this way.” He glanced away and Nathan followed his gaze to Danni who had forgotten her food and sat with wide eyes.

“How far?” Nathan turned again to Peter.

“They are still a ways off. I was about an hour from camp when I heard some passing travelers mention a band of soldiers stationed outside a town not too far from Roater, which we left two days ago. They said they were heading this way. If that is true, then I would say they are no more than a day behind us.”

Nathan’s mind raced along with his rapid heartbeat. One day behind them. He couldn’t hide such a large group for long, and they traveled the only route to the Central Palace, well, the only route to Norlin. From there they could travel two ways to the Central Palace. If he could get them to Norlin, they could hide out and let Lord Donovan’s men pass, then see which way they traveled. He could push his group harder and beat them there. He had no other choice.

“We must leave.” He felt every eye on him. “We will move faster, break less, and end later. We must stay ahead. I need scouts to keep us informed. Peter, when we catch up with Colter, I will have you two switch off scouting the rear, along with Garin. Will, Lane, and Edward, you three will switch off in the front.

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