Chapter18

Brandur

The red moon was fast approaching, with two days left. I had to wait a day before that, to wait until Sebastian had left.

I had instructed Ivar, Bjorn, and Leif to wait near the plains, and watch for Sebastian. Not to engage, but to wait with the rest of Høtenhiem wolves for his return.

Ivar returned to me carrying news about Sebastian and the sighting of vampires that accompanied him, but they wouldn't cross the plains with him. They were right to do so. Járnhandr was no living place for vampires.

I ordered his return back to his men. They needed all the support they could get. I was left with my own thoughts—Astrid’s. Now, I had to wait and hope Kilian came through with his plans.

“Erik,” I called. He came running in wolf form. Just what I ha……