The moon slowly rose to its peak in the sky, and fire fires were beginning to sink . A gentle wind passed through camp, carrying the scents of the night . The air smelled like the heavy scent of flowers in bloom, as Kyera breathed deeply trying to sense something off .
It was late and the other Princesses bad long laid down and fell asleep . However, no matter how she tried Kyera was restless . Kan sat lazily by the tent entrance as Kyera came out to look at the forest . Her eyes interrogated every shadow for any sign of hidden dangers .
"I was wondering how long you would pace before coming out…" Kan's words were cut short as she raises her hand for silence . She closed her eyes and red the forest . Something made him stand to his feet .
"The portal…" Kyera asked the question didn't need to be finished .
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"A half mile that way . " He pointed toward the forest behind them . "What's wrong?"
"Can you smell that?" She asked slinging her bow over her back . Kan sniffed the air deeply .
"Flowers? Kyera there are flowers in the forest . I know it has been a while since you have been here but…" Kan trailed off as Kyera shot a glare at him . It was safer not to poke Kyera when she had a dagger in her hand .
"Winter Shade . Also known as the Mask . " Kyera reminded him and his eyes widened slightly but he frowned .
"There is a grove nearby…" He pointed out as he stood up dusting his pants off .
"Groves don't get closer . " Kyera replied the scent more distinct now . They still had time if they acted bow . "Get Lazren and Cora go tell Feya's guard and Melania's I will get Lalia . " Kyera walked away quickly not wanting to take any chances . If she was wrong that would be a blessing .
Laila's guard frowned when Kyera approached "Get your Lady's horse saddled now . I was just informed the camp is being watched . We need to go, now . " Kyera ordered and the Guard raised a brow .
"What danger could this forest hold? Perhaps they are curious villagers . " He pointed out trying to blow Kyera off .
"You may be willing to die fighting off shapeshifter's with a blood lust, but I am not willing to lose my Sister in law to the Dark Ones . " Kyera replied with a growl . He felt the hair on his neck stand up . There was something primally dominant in this Princess and to be honest, there was nothing to gain in angering her .
"It doesn't hurt to air on the side of caution . " He decided vocally and toward the trees they had tethered the horses to . Kyera went inside and found Lalia curled up as if fast asleep . However there was something about it that didn't seem right .
"How long have you been awake?" Kyera asked Lalia, folding her arms over her chest . The other woman smiled and opened her eyes . She stretched and stood, already dressed for the day .
"For a few hours now . Something doesn't feel right . " She replied standing up and putting on her boots and bow . "Obviously my hunch was right, or you wouldn't be here now . " Kyera nodded gravely, her instincts on high alert .
"Yea, the Dark Ones seem to be headed this way . I need to get you and the two Princesses out of here as soon as possible . If we head for the portal I can transfer us to safety and then return to the kingdom through a different portal . " Kyera explained as Lalia strapped on her hunting gear .
"Then let's go . I heard you sent Brom to get the horses . " Lalia offered and Kyera frowned .
"Yes but he should be back by now . " Kyera pointed out a slight sent in the air . She knew by now what that was .
"We need to get the girls and head out . Now . " Kyera grabbed Lalia's hand and drug her out of the tent . The pair hurried across the dark edge of camp toward the other two princesses tent .
"Sh… . t" Lalia cursed as she tripped over something in the dark . A wet crunching sound made her freeze . "What was tha… . " She started to reach down to touch it and Kyera grabbed her hand and jerked her away .
Chapter end
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