Chapter 17 Gavin And Ember Encounter

The moon hung pale and high above the ridges, casting a silver veil across the mountain trail. Stones crunched softly under their boots as Gavin and Ryder walked in steady rhythm, their cloaks rustling in the night breeze. Ryder gave Gavin a sideways glance, his voice casual but laced with concern. “Your Highness, why didn’t you head home with Prince Thane back then? Isn’t it quite hard traveling alone out here?”