The ride to the first territory took almost day. Nyx and her group were travelling fast but carefully, trying to avoid main roads whenever possible. According to Arthur's intelligence, the Pure Bloodline Preservation Society had informants who were watching all the major routes.
"They'll know we're coming." Lamia said as they paused to water the horses at a stream. "I wonder whether they'll try something before we reach the territory or after."
"Betting on after." Torin replied as he scanned the trees around them.
Through the bond, Nyx felt Raziel's concern.
"We're fine." She sent the message through the connection.
The bond was still new so maintaining shields while communicating required concentration. She could feel everything he felt unless she blocked it, and vice versa. It was exhausting but deeply intimate.
