Chapter 70: Sus! Sus! Sus!
"Finally…"
The carriage rocked as Lirian sat back, her arms crossed and she was looking at the road ahead.
It had taken her hours of pleading in the town square, waving coins and promises of more to come, before someone had finally agreed to take her into the remote mountain range.
Most drivers had laughed nervously, muttering about curses and dangers, their refusal was very obvious.
It wasn't until a lone man in a tattered cloak approached her with a curious look and a small grin that she found her guide.
Now, as the horse trotted through the muddy, winding path, she stole a glance at him.
He sat tall at the reins, his long black hair was tied loosely at the nape of his neck, the scar beneath his bright blue eyes gave him some rugged mystery.
His sleeves were rolled up, revealing strong, muscular arms that flexed with each move he was making.