Chapter 46. One Big Foreboding

RONN

Veesa says she’ll live, but needs her time alone with her. I pause, unsure.

“There are larger things to fear, Ronn, than leaving Keilen with me. Unless you have something to hide, I suggest you leave me with my patient. Now,” she says quickly, staring me down.

I can’t argue with her, so I take one last glance at her sleeping form before I leave the hut.

Outside, Gylen stands a few feet off, leaning against a tree. He looks up as I come out and his face takes on a suspicious expression.

“I need a moment with her,” he says, walking towards the door.

“Veesa says to leave her alone,” I reply, placing a hand on his chest.

He scoffs. “I’m not touching, or even speaking to her. Just need to check something out.”

“Well, don’t,” I snap, my claws shooting out.

He tilts his head. “You’re seriously willing to walk down this road again?” he says, baring his fangs.

“Try me.”

Someone tuts nearby and I let him go as Argell steps