*Kryzen*
I wondered briefly if we should have gone back to the grove and called for backup. I quickly dismissed that thought, knowing that the people of the grove were likely just as peaceful and inexperienced as the other communities we had visited thus far. Bringing others with us would just slow us down and needlessly put the grove members in danger.
“Maybe we should think this through a little bit,” Roy said suddenly, his voice low and hushed. His bright blue eyes were grave in the dim lighting of the cave. “This could be a trap.”
“The thought has crossed my mind,” I assured him, though not much was reassuring as we continued deeper into the cavern. It became darker and darker with each step. “But we have little choice. This could be our only lead.
I squeezed Briella’s hand tightly in mine, hating that she was there. I wished I could send her back up to the surface and that she would listen to me.
