(Isla)
We left Halvon's territory early the next morning. Halvon traveled with us while Pryor, Zeron, and Raith came as well. Caius kept the black box with him, and Pryor carried the records we'd need if Orin started giving us names. By the time we crossed the western alliance border, I was ready to finally meet the wolf who had helped hide me.
Ravenspire looked different from the territories we'd crossed before reaching it. There were no Council markers along the road and no guards waiting at a formal border. A few wolves noticed us passing, but none approached. Halvon seemed familiar with the route.
"How much farther?" I asked. We'd already traveled for hours since leaving his territory. The road ahead disappeared between two hills. I couldn't see anything beyond them.
Halvon pointed
