Chapter 89. The Wise Words of a Warrior

Theo's POV

"Theo Warren," Echo smiled as she said my name "It's been a while since I saw your face around here," patting me on the back I felt myself nearly winded. The strength of his powerful woman was insane.

"Yeah," I replied shamefully, trying to get my breath back. I had neglected the warriors lately "My apologies Echo, but I come with concerning news,"

"Come sit with me," Echo said she guided me toward a stone bench in the shade "What troubles you Theo?"

We sat beneath the shade of a blossoming overhanging tree, protecting us from the harsh afternoon sun. Yet even the stone bench felt warm underneath me.

"Elsie had an encounter with Rory Roth, he was unnaturally strong and had grown in size," I paused as my eyes shifted to Elsie who was training on the grounds "I have never seen Elsie so frightened, and it terrified me at what lengths Rory is willing to go get wh