The silence stretched between them, thick and suffocating despite the open frozen wasteland.
Jack's mind raced with multiple different scenarios.
Is she aware of what's in the cave? Did she just follow me?
'I guess I should be prepared to fight her, this was earlier than I thought it would be.'
Rynath was a general.
Intelligence specialist meant she was observant, analytical, probably aware of multiple escape routes and had contingencies planned.
She'd followed him.
Watched him enter the cave. Possibly observed the entire exchange with S and Kyren.
His cover might be completely blown.
Which meant she was a threat that needed to be eliminated immediately.
Jack's grip on Oscar shifted slightly, his body language preparing for violence even as his face remained impassive behind the helmet.
Magic began gathering at the edges of his consciousness, ready to flood his system the moment he committed to action.
'I need to kill her fast. Before she alerts the fortress.'
