Raegar and the rest agreed before saying their goodbyes to Zane and leaving Drakenwood behind. A loud screech echoed out, causing him to look up at the Northern Owl Baldur, who was their scout.
Dominique glanced in his direction and revealed. ''Monsters are close by, their not moving toward us, something's keeping them away from us.''
When the Vampire said that, Selene added. ''It's Rae's Aura, he may be injured, but it's still scary to weaker beasts, they'll avoid us until a stronger one appears.''
A sudden rustle in the tall grass to their right snapped everyone's attention. Selene's eyes narrowed, and with a quick gesture, she summoned her sword, its blade glinting as she gripped it tightly.
''Stay sharp,'' she warned, her voice low. ''Papa mentioned the city guards have been clamoring for more armor and weapons. Something's got them on edge.''
His eyebrow rose when he heard her words. ''Have there been attacks or any reports?''
