"He's close, I can sense him and that evil woman." Noah said as they made their way to the front line.

Amelia drew her closer to him when he said those words, and Ryder slowed down his pace so he could stay close to them.

"Wait." Ryder's father said, and they all paused, causing the troops behind them to stop as well.

"He's here." Ryder whispered, and went to stand in front of Noah and Amelia.

There was the sound of leaves and twigs crushing under the feet of many men, before Jasper and ...