Capítulo 215: Chapter 216: Tunnel Keeper Part 3

His voice dies in the distance and after some time, we reach the north end of the pass where the morning light washes away all evidence of the dark. Emerging from the tunnel, I have to squint, quickly readjusting my eyes. Outside, a thick line of Nerwos wait, standing at attention as we approach them.

"Well that was depressing," Walker huffs, scratching down his chest.

"And disturbing," Able frowns. "So he's just going to like, wait in there forever?"

"Seems so," Reid nods, turning to Ehan as he moves for the army of Nerwos. "Does he even know how much time has passed?"

"I do not think so, no. I imagine to him it has been one long night. It would be easy to lose track of the hours and if he was accustomed to waiting for her - especially in the dark - he probably just assumes only a short time has passed," he approaches the Nerwos.