AIDEN POV
By the time we reached the old settlement, I had identified three possible access roads, a suitable location for a training ground, and at least six structures that would need complete reconstruction.
The main building was larger than it had appeared from the ridge.
Built from pale stone and heavy timber, it stood at the center of a wide courtyard, with two wings extending toward the forest. Ivy had climbed over most of the southern wall, and several windows were boarded up, but the foundations looked sound.
The roof was another matter.
Thane stopped beside me and tilted his head back.
"Could save the central section."
"That's what I was thinking."
"East wing needs replacing."
"Probably."
"West might be salvageable."
I nodded.
Keres looked between us.
"Are you two ha
