Amaris felt like something had happened between Zoila and Alwyn. She didn't ask what it was when they continued their journey to the Atlantean Territory.
Zoila returned to the tavern with a flushed face and couldn't look at them directly into their eyes. Amaris wished that the two would end up together, but she needed to wait for a few more days for the mate bond to break completely.
The once smooth grid of roads leading to the Ethereal Ocean was unnoticeable from the surrounding terrain. Once trimmed to perfection, the trees were uneven and overgrown, returning to their cluttered natural state.
On their way to the Atlantean Territory, they passed by a small town called Mineloa.
"Have you been to this town?" Amaris asked Zion.
After rejecting Alwyn, Zion didn't allow Amaris to ride with Grakar which she agreed, to avoid any argument.
"I've been here twice, but that was a long time ago." He said.