{Music Recommendation: I'm Gonna Be(500 miles) ~ Covered by Gilles Muylle}
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Few Hours Earlier…
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Adric and his men raced their horses back to Avon. What should have been a two-day journey, Adric had decided to make in a single night. Though exhausted and wounded, with his injury refusing to heal due to the constant movement, the King of Avon had only one wish; to return to his family, and most especially, to his wife.
"We've just passed the borders of Valonia; we'll be in Avon soon!" Malcolm announced. It was already evening as they neared the borders.
Adric smiled, anticipation filling him. He couldn't wait to hold Oriana close, promising himself never to leave her side again. Even if the world crumbled around them, he vowed never to leave Oriana behind. These thoughts fueled Adric as he pushed forward, not stopping as he raced toward the palace.