Chapter 25

“Aaah!” The scream echoed across the thick snowbank and I winced. Hopefully we weren’t alerting an entire camp of inquisitors. From the corner of my eye I saw the large brute ready his crossbow, taking aim at the only enemy he could see. Snowshoes were not the greatest for nimble action, but in that moment, I managed it. Adrenaline and the fear of death were stronger than numb legs. I tumbled forward. My heart was racing as a bolt whizzed by my side, striking the tree with a spray of bark.

“Get the Pact user!” the thin one screamed, still clenching his impaled leg as I took a quick glance over at Aria. She was already covered in protective mist, planning the next step of attack.

I notched another arrow as I heard cranking of a crossbow. I knew I was faster, but my hands were shaking from the adrenaline. I had to steady them if I was going to land my shots. I was trying my best to ignore the roars of desperate men.