Justin glanced over his shoulder at Leah, Olorus, and Hook as they walked.

Seabiscuit and the other two steeds, bearing loads of supplies, were being led by a length of rope. Zechariah was in front, leading them along the edge of the Cru village. Hook carried a bow, strung and ready, that he had earlier bartered off the Cru, and Olorus walked with his spear in hand.

Justin shivered against the cold. It might have occurred to him to regret being pulled away from a warm ...