“THE gates stood open, and beyond them the street was dark and quiet. “Where are the guards?” Elenna asked, her eyes wide as she gazed around. “I don’t know.” Tom felt his heart thumping hard as he led the way through the gates. “And where are all the people?” Even at this time of day, the city streets were usually full of market stalls, their lamps shining brightly on fruit and cheese or freshly baked bread and biscuits. The citizens would shop and gossip, while children darted to and fro among... the stalls. But there were no lights, no sounds of voices or laughter. All the doors and windows were tightly shut. Storm’s hooves sounded loud on the cobbles as Tom led him through the streets. Silver padded close to Elenna’s side, his muzzle raised to sniff the air. The hairs on his neck were bristling as if he could sense an enemy, though there was nothing to be seen. “It’s like a ghost town,” Elenna whispered. “Or a town ruled by a Ghost Beast,” Tom added grimly. As they turned a corner, Tom caught a glimpse of two flashes of emerald green.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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