Page 120 of Full Moon
"I'm all good," I reassure him, placing a hand on his chest. "We're grateful for your quick thinking."
As I glance around, I see some of the pack returning from their hunts. The others are finishing up the last bits of cleanup. There's a sense of contentment, but also lingering tension, as if we're all waiting for something just beyond the trees.
"By car, it's going to take us four days, maybe five," Diaval says, holding his phone out, his eyes scanning the map program. Four or five days of uncertainty, driving through territory that's hostile at best and dangerous at worst.
"We're not welcome in Vasserdell," Diaval continues, his voice calm but edged with unease. "So as much as it's ill-advised, we need to drive through Moors Farm into Redshale and then back through Norburg. From there, we can skirt the edge of the magic district and get to the cabin."
I stare at the glowing map, the lines and markers blurring as my mind races. The idea of passing through Moors Farm sends a shiver down my spine. There's no love lost between us and the locals there. "Aren't there old migration trails that the SUV can go down to avoid Moors?" A girl can hope, right?
Easton chimes in before Diaval can answer, his expression grim. "Yes, but there's no guarantee they're still viable. If they're not, it could add days onto the trip because of backtracking." The reality of our situation settles in, cold and unyielding.
Dorian steps forward, holding up his paper map. "We'll skirt the mountain as planned. When we reach about here—" He points to the second largest mountain peak between Norburg and Redshale. "We'll start heading south between the two towns and skip that tavern you mentioned, Khal." Khal nods in agreement.
"We'll cross the river here." Dorian points to the space above the bridge where Fi's parents died. "Then head straight to the sleuth." He glances at Torben for confirmation.
"Looks like we're all set. Stay safe, everyone." I look at my pack, meeting everyone's watchful gaze. In my heart, I feel responsible for each and every one of them.You're their Luna, of course you do. They are your pack and family. Pack protects pack.
My wolf goes silent again.
I nod to myself, grab my pack, and lead my mates back to the SUV to start our journey to the cabin—to wait for Fi.
