Amber Huxley

“But I will tell you,” Granmar said, his voice rising so Agnar could hear him clearly over the crackle of the fire and the howling winds outside. “There are many in this village who have seen what you have not, and those who good-hearted people gather around can tell you more than words ever could.” Agnar stood frozen, his mind racing as each comment fell into place. He was a blind, stupid man. The truth had been plain in front of his face the entire time, and only now could he see it for what it was. He turned back to the door, heart already racing when a scream cut through the gusting of the wind.”
― Amber Huxley, Into the North