Chapter 11: Kaston's Trap

Kalann told himself to stop worrying as he trekked back to Pailan, but it was no use. He couldn't help but shake the feeling that something was hanging over him, like a storm cloud ready to burst open. He could sense that his companions were similarly nervous. Selia, in particular, was casting her gaze from side to side, as if expecting to be attacked.

Kalann took a deep breath. *Everything's fine,* he told himself. *Faro's safe. We just need to get back to the village, and then we'll figure out what's going on.*

At that moment, a loud rumble shook the earth. Kalann drew his sword, spinning around. "What's going on?"

Sparks was standing still, his eyes darting from side to side. "Whatever it is, it's magical. I can feel it."