Chapter 96: Something burning

"He said all that yesterday so I thought that something strange would happen today but surprisingly we didn't even see him even once since yesterday," Aster said as she looked towards the door that led to the ice room. She wasn't sure but everyone deduced that he must be inside.

"I would say that it is a good thing if he isn't here but I did want to see his face one more time," Mort said sighing and turning towards the entrance where the others were already ahead of the two.

"Where are the Trosses?" Renee asked as she looked at the put out fire and then at the bright light entering through the cave's mouth.

"It seems like Isaac has removed the barrier and so the birds flew out to stretch their muscles," Aksel said feeling a heavy turmoil gnashing inside at the ease at which they were leaving the cave.