Chapter 35: The trap.
Cryo burst into the tent, breathless. "Get ready now—we need to deploy!"
"What's happening?" the twins asked in unison.
"We've been duped," Cryo said, grabbing every available supply.
"This Princess orders you to calm down and explain," Sol commanded.
Cryo took a deep breath and steadied himself before speaking. "The Alliance has opened alternate pathways into the island. They've discreetly allowed the stone locusts in. As we speak, we're completely surrounded while they escaped."
Kol's face lost all color. "What's the situation outside?" he asked, hastily packing rations.
"The Alliance hijacked the flying ship and escaped," Cryo answered grimly. "We're stranded—with the Order of the Crow."
A heavy silence filled the tent.
"We have two options," he continued. "Forfeit the hunt and call for reinforcements... or fight to the end."
"The Order of the Crow is covering our asses for now, but time is running out," Iris interrupted as she strode into the tent.
"Little Uncle will choose option two," Sol muttered under her breath.
