Chapter 133

ACHILLES. “Are you certain that the Moonlight Grove Pack is truly abandoned?” Aristea asks as Carlos and I load up the horses with some supplies. We are about to leave with Claudia already in the saddle, and Aristea is helping her stock up on some potions that would help her and our baby. “I am completely certain,” I assure her. “We have escaped from that place unscathed after I slayed the monster. We are more prepared this time. We will be with people who are completely worthy of trust.” “That’s very true,” she agrees, then to my surprise, she gets on the other horse with complete ease. Even Carlos stares at her in surprise. However, it’s not her agility I am feeling this about. It’s the fact that she volunteered to come. “Um, Aristea,” I start to say, but she raises a hand to cut me off. “I know what you are going to say,” she says coldly. “I am old and I shouldn’t come. You might think I’m a liability, boy, but I am more than capable of protecting myself and any of you if need