Chapter 22 The Alliancei Union

• A patchwork of shadows covered the ground as morning light peaked through the thick forest canopy. Walking quickly along the woodland floor were Esker, Olivia, and Elder Thalia. With everyone of them knowing how much was at risk, there was a tangible sense of anxiety.
• Olivia kept feeling watched as they went more into the woodland. Because of the last ceremony, she had sharpened senses and was acutely aware of every murmur and rustle in their vicinity.
• Whispering, "Esker," Olivia peered uneasily over her shoulder. You feel that, do you?