Chapter 63

Adrian's POV

While I’m busy talking to Pippa, the scouts I sent out to get the lay of the land return. As quickly as I can, I end our conversation so I can pay attention to my wolves. “There are no guards,” the first scout says.

"Are you sure?"

“Yes,” another agrees. “It's strange. No guards, no children laughing, people talking, not even the scent of food cooking. There's nothing…the place looks deserted.”

I don’t know if that’s a good or bad thing. When everyone told me that Caspian was alone, I didn’t think they meant that he is completely alone, but that seems to be the case. “What about lights?” Bryce asks.

“One, Beta,” the scout says. “At the topmost tower overlooking the land bridge.”

I side-eye Bryce. I can already see which way his head is turning. “He won’t be there. It’s like a beacon.”

“A trap?” he asks.

“Perhaps.” I answer. “Or maybe someone forgot to switch off the light before they left.” I turn back to the scouts. “Anything else?”

“No, King.”

“Thank you. You may go.”

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