Chapter 360 The Trials Of The Eastern Gate

• The forest grew denser as Ariella and Kaelen followed Eryndor through the labyrinth of trees. The Keeper of Paths moved with an unerring sense of direction, his steps light and deliberate. Ariella glanced at Kaelen, who was gripping the hilt of his sword tightly, his eyes scanning for danger.
• “You could relax a little,” Eryndor said without turning around. “The Eastern Woods have their dangers, but hostility isn’t one of them—unless you provoke it.”
• Kaelen scowled. “I’d prefer to stay prepared. What exactly are we walking into?”