The Crown of Gilded Bones (Blood and..

“That doesn’t mean the Blood Crown believes that,”
Valyn pointed out. “They could’ve gotten that information
from any number of Atlantians they captured over the
years.”
“True.” Casteel nodded. “But I’m also sure they will have
scouts on the road leading to Oak Ambler. The group
traveling by land will be spotted. Lyra and Emil will travel
with their identities hidden. Vonetta will be in her wolven
form, and Naill will be at Emil’s side.”
“It takes, what? Four days by land to arrive at Oak
Ambler?” Lady Cambria inclined her head. “How many by
sea?”
“With our ships?” Sven grinned. “Faster than anything
Solis will have, but you will have to go slow through the
mist. So, you’re looking at roughly the same time.”
Understanding flickered on Hisa’s face as she smiled
tightly. “It will take us about two days to clear the Skotos
and enter the Wastelands. We would be spotted before you
arrive.”
“Meaning they will turn their attentions to you,” Kieran
stated. “Emil and Lyra, along with Vonetta and Naill, will
enter and travel to Castle Redrock.”
“Hopefully, that is what occurs,” Eloana said, shifting in
her seat, uneasy. “There is still a chance that you could be
discovered.”
“There will always be a risk,” Casteel confirmed. “But
we have a better chance this way.”
“And then?” Valyn queried. “Once you’re in front of the
Blood Crown, how do you plan to get out if things do not go
as planned? If it is a trap? I will go to the north to await word
with the armies, but what will you do if it is a trap?”
My mind went to what I’d believed Nyktos had been
referring to regarding the power already residing in me. I
lifted my gaze to Casteel’s.
“What are you thinking, my Queen?” he asked.