-Laelia-
It was hard to be back, remembering how long it had been since I called this place home. The air was colder. Fall in the North felt like a mini winter before the actual one arrived.
“You ready?” Liam asked.
We were hiding on the east side of the castle, where the forest stretched on for miles. It was a good spot to survey the area and get a clear view of things.
“As long as I don’t have to face my uncle yet… I think I’m ready,” I replied.
“Don’t worry. He’s in the South.”
I nodded as my brother placed his hand on my shoulder. Although we had all arrived here together, not all of us were going in.
“Okay, remember,” Tylon said, coming up beside me and pulling me from my thoughts. “We’ll be right here. If anything happens, get out of there and signal us if possible. We’ll be
