After learning that Soren had vanished without a trace after leaving the encampment, Cael could think of little else. The question of where Soren might have gone followed him relentlessly, day and night, refusing to leave his mind in peace.
He was certain Soren had been present during the attack and his men had confirmed it after thoroughly examining the scene. Among the scattered remains, they discovered a small pouch, the only personal item Soren had brought with him to the North.
He hadn't even taken the other belongings that had been given to him which meant whatever had happened must have occurred suddenly without warning or preparation.
Yet the deeper the investigation went, the more troubling everything became.
