Avery woke up to the sound of birds chirping outside the cottage . She stretched , feeling a sense of relief . They had made it through the night and now it was time to come up with a plan .
Lyra and Ryker were already up having a conversation as Avery joined them . The cottage was cozy with a fireplace and a small kitchen . But they could not stay for long .
" What is the plan ?" Avery asked , her voice low .
Ryker is eyes met hers . " We need to get you back to the portal ," he said . " But Julian is guards will be looking for us . We shall have to be careful ."
Lyra nodded . " I know a way to the portal that avoids the main roads . But we shall have to move quickly ."
She was determined and ready to do whatever it took to get back home .
As they made their way through the forest Avery could not help but feel uneasy . They were being watched and she was sure of it . Julian is guards could be hiding behind any tree .
But Ryker and Lyra seemed to know what they were doing . They moved quickly and quietly as their eyes scanned the surroundings.
As the sun began to set over the forest she saw it the portal with a glowing light in the distance radiating with an otherworldly energy .
Avery is heart thumped with excitement .Finally she was going home .
But as they approached the portal Avery heard a noise behind them , the sound of horse is hooves and clanking of armor finally settling in her mind .
Julian is guards had found them .
What would Avery do next . Would she be able to escape through the portal or would Julian is guards catch up to her ?
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