Chapter 102 - Nestle of Witches

The Moonveiled Claw sisters walked quickly through the thick forest, their feet hardly stepping as they went. The aroma of damp dirt and tall trees filled the woodland, but the sisters went purposefully, their cloaks trailing behind them like shadows. For days, they had been on the road, staying away from busy towns and cities where they may attract unwanted attention. The trees ahead started to thin, and the air was filled with the clinking of market stalls and the faint murmur of voices. Lycoria, slowed her steps and looked back at her friends, "We're close to" she whispered. The small settlement tucked away at the edge of the woods was first noticed by Nythara, who had the sharpest eyes. She narrowed her eyes at the collection of homes and stores, “It’s a small town, quite small, but it will work" Jasmine, who had been the most quiet in the group, nodded in accord. Her eyes darted to the busy market stalls in the distance, “Big, crowded places don't work for me” she said, “