Chapter 131. Played Me for a Fool

Chantel Raven

I tell him everything. I do trust him. I am sure that Aldric will always be loyal to his boss. I am glad he picked me as his boss instead of Meridia.

"All right, go. I am going to check on everyone outside of sight and try to keep them all together. Look for Lexcis. It's been a while since I saw him," I instruct Aldric.

"Please help me find Veronica. She does not like being alone. A lot more than I am," I add, expressing my concern.

"Chantel, do not worry. I have got this," Aldric reassures me confidently.

I nod, but I can not go yet. "Be careful, yeah?" I say as I walk up to Aldric and put my hand on his shoulder, showing my concern.

He looks shocked by what I am doing but says, "Once I have everyone with me, I will come find you."

When I slowly let out a breath, I feel a rush of fear. I do not have time to let it blind me, though.

I walk quickly to my cabin. There i