Chapter 50: Outcast

Lena's POV:

Although Frost said he would "think" about trusting me, I felt relieved. At least now I had a chance to convince him to help me. That evening, I kept myself busy tidying the tent I shared with Frost. He never stayed inside for long, always conferring with his men or scouting the area.

I was shaken from my thoughts when I heard the loud rumble of the warriors' vehicles starting up. I stepped outside the tent flap to see what was happening. The entire camp seemed to be mobilizing for some mission.

I stopped a lean, teenage warrior who was rushing past. "Excuse me, what's going on?" I asked.

He turned and gave me a hesitant smile. "Oh hi, I'm Jax. Commander Frost is taking the bulk of our forces to spy on that dragon warlord's fortress you mentioned. Scar, I think you called him?"

I tensed at the name but tried not to show it. "I see. Do you know when you all will return?"

Jax shook his head apologetically. "No telling with these covert ops. Could be a few hours, could be