Chapter 279: Unintended recipient

Anaisa's mare tossed her head lightly, breathing a heavy sigh out through her nostrils.

"Hm," The woman narrowed her eyes and looked closely at the surrounding terrain. There weren't many places large enough to easily hide a horse, but apparently Ford didn't need to hide anywhere at all. She sighed to herself lightly and spoke aloud.

"I know you're there. You don't need to hide anymore." She announced, to no avail. She glanced over her shoulder where Seth, Grandpa, and Mia were getting steadily further away. Ford had good reason not to come out, in all likelihood.

Seth had probably threatened to kill the fellow.

"You can talk with me, I don't hold it against you that you've followed us," Anaisa continued. "In fact, I think you could be quite helpful to us, if you're willing to be."

Anaisa looked around, hoping to see the young man appear.