Chapter 12

Tuviel had said that they must stay away from towns and cities now that the Deus know which way that they fled, their lives in great danger should they enter one. All the great cities of man worshipped the Deus and their gods, though not by choice. But it still meant That should they need one and be spotted, and their capture would soon follow, something which all of them wished to avoid. Astria grew more nervous as they walked, feeling as though their every move was being challenged, her heart racing. Yet, despite her worries, the half-breed remained mute as they continued onward, slowly edging towards a small clearing.

“Should we go around the clearing?” the girl asked nervously.

Tuviel shook her head, turning back to look at her daughter as they walked. “No, that would take up too much time.”

“But it would be safer.” Astria argued.

“Can you not bicker with me at every turn? It grows tedious.”

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