Chapter 144 - Promise of a New Life

Through the shadowy forest, Jasmine and Ramin rode quickly, her horse taking them farther into Silver Talon territory, they rushed along the rutted road, branches tearing at their faces and clothing as the wind roared past them. As the thick forest closed in on them, Ramin's body tensed, his arms encircling her waist. They were following Sylara, who had fled the clearing after their brief encounter in search of answers, but this journey felt strange, even sinister. Jasmine couldn't get rid of the thought that they were going straight into trouble, still, they persisted. They came to a point in the woods where her horse abruptly stopped, digging its hooves deep into the ground and refusing to go. Jasmine took charge, her voice tense with annoyance, "Keep going! C'mon, move!" She said, but the horse merely snickered and flicked its ears back in annoyance when she pulled again. The thing would not move no matter how hard she tried. "What is the matter?" Ramin asked as he looked ove