Adams' POV

I kicked my horse’s sides and felt it leap forward while the wind blew around us. Dale rode next to me still looking like a proud new warrior in my elite group.

I glanced at him as if his vows showed in his face and shone with pride and resolve.

We knew our mission well, but I felt a tight knot of worry in my stomach as we got closer to Thornvale Village.

“Your Highness, do you think this might just be a false alarm?” Dale yelled above the loud noise of our horses' hooves.

“Rogue sightings don’t just pop up for no reason, Dale!” I replied while...