Chapter 227 The Hunt Begins

• The morning air was crisp, carrying with it the scent of pine and dew. Ariella, Raelen, Calista, and Eamon prepared to leave Windmere, their supplies packed and their destination clear. The Obsidian Crown had to be found and destroyed before it fell into the wrong hands.
• "The crown isn’t stationary," Eamon explained as they readied their horses. "It’s drawn to power and conflict. Wherever chaos brews, that’s where it’s most likely to appear."
• Ariella adjusted the straps on her satchel, the weight of responsibility heavier than ever. "Then we have to track it before the Queen does. Do you have any idea where it might be headed?"