6 The King of Cowards
Dorian’s party emerged from the waterfall, searching the area with cautious eyes. The forest was quiet and showed no signs of a hostile presence. Birds chirped their daily melodies, fluttering around the treetops.
“All right, we’ve got about eight miles,” Bartas said.
“Why not take a few horses?” Dain asked.
“Horses may give our position away. We need to be stealthy. The Baron’s forces may still be in the area. If we avoid the main roads and stick to the thicket, we can avoid any patrols,” Julius said.
“I agree. We may be clear for now, but there’s no telling when The Baron’s forces may come back,” Dorian responded.
“Through the jungle of horrors, it is then,” Dain said.
Kaya giggled at Dain’s remark. “Let’s go,” Dorian said, taking the lead with Bartas. The
