Chapter 107: Nyra’s POV

We passed the ridge just before sunrise, Kade, Riven, Tarn, Axel, Maelin, the scout team, and Roe at my side with a restless excitement humming beneath her skin. The forest behind us was still dark, but ahead, just across the shallow valley, Orran’s soldiers sat like a stain on the land.

Mirna and the rest of the group hanged back a little to avoid getting caught in the fight on orders from Riven.

There were at least forty of them, no banners but their armor gave ...