Zarek's eyes shot open, and he was immediately on high alert.
Since he left the cave, he hadn't bothered to use the tent again. That was just asking for problems, and he much preferred to sleep in the open air like this.
Contrary to what less experienced people might feel, sleeping exactly like this was probably safer. Surrounding himself in bundled defenses and dense Godsfall was like putting up a flag and yelling to all the surrounding Turned that he was here.
If he had a partner, it might be worthwhile, but he didn't, and that made things more troublesome in their own right.
His eyes narrowed for a moment, but there didn't seem to be any immediate danger.
Hopping to his feet, he began his steady jog again.
