Chapter 53. Power of the Goddess

Cassian POV

Every day, I’ve been grateful that no other rogues or other surprises have yet decided to slow us down, but I know my luck is probably going to run out.

I’m especially concerned now that there are so few of us making the trek up the mountain. I’ve tried to convince Lyra’s mother and sister to wait behind at the base camp, but they aren’t having it.

I left Belfor in charge of the camp, confident that he can manage the supply rations as well as coordinate runners to communicate with us up on the mountain. It has been days since they set up camp, a large cluster of tents covering a clearing just at the base of the mountain.

The rest of us trudge on; just me, Lyra, her mother and sister, the High Priestess, and two Royal Guardsmen for added protection.

Thankfully, the terrain