Chapter 30

It took Gonan four hours on horseback to reach Kezar. He planned to send someone else in his stead but chose to come alone at the very last minute. But now he was greatly regretting his decision to do so as his horse trotted into the tiny town. It was a one man search party and after the first hour, all he wanted to do was turn his horse around and head back home.

The streets were lined with small brick houses, smoke curling out of their chimneys. There were several water puddles on the ground from the last time it rained. People milled about, men, and women alike. A few children playfully chased after one another, their raised voices joining with that of the rest of the crowd.