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The Wishing Map

Chapter Ten: Lost… (Continued)

Previously: Gina escaped in disgrace from the village of Rennou, but then lost her way. Meanwhile, Zack and Aviar had failed in their search to find her…

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Aviar and Zack returned to the Sheyaran temple drained and discouraged. Hours and hours of inquiry had produced absolutely nothing. Zack stared in defeat at the frozen turf and assumed Aviar was doing the same, but when he looked up he saw that the master hunter was watching something. He followed Aviar’s gaze, and after several minutes spotted what the keen-eyed bird was tracking: at first he thought it was an ordinary cloud, but then he realized it was denser and more cauliflower-like.

The moment it arrived at the cliff’s edge, he heard Liulah’s voice: “Zack! Zack! I know where your sister is!”…