Ch. 112 - Back Home

Kiera POV

"We're ready to move out, Luna," Frank, a man once my adversary, respectfully bowed his head as he addressed me. I observed him with curiosity, pondering how life had led us to this point.

"Thank you. We depart in 5 minutes. Have your soldiers left provisions for the villagers here?" I inquired.

"Yes, Luna. Last night, we managed to hunt four deer and at least a dozen squirrels. It required venturing quite far, but this meat should sustain them for a while," Frank assured me.

"Excellent. Hopefully, we can send additional resources to those who chose to remain," I remarked, sighing as I zipped up my bag and slung it over my shoulder.

At each stop, we extended offers of safe passage to those seeking refuge at my former pack house, leaving whatever supplies we could spare for those opting to stay behind. It was the best solution available for now.

My concern lay not only with the threat of starvation but also with the possibility of raiders targeting the vulnerable. Yet, until w