It was not just another sunrise, it was the rays of sun falling on the Slouteron Dynasty spreading the rays of either hope or wait for uncertain tomorrow. Astrid and I continued our journey in the deepest part of the dark forest in the hope of getting some help from Edor. There was a comforting silence between us as we continued our journey. Valeria in the end decided to stay with Lucius and Ezra in case they needed help and while Lily believed in herself, the truth was she had no chance of winning against a powerful old witch. "Stop," Astrid said suddenly. "What is it?" I stopped instantly to see Astrid standing a few steps away from me. Giving me a sign to stay silent, she started looking around suddenly more alert of her surroundings. She walked over to a tree with a comparatively