Chapter 23

Laricus put his hands up, “Oh please, both of you. It’s very sweet how defensive you’ve all become of one another. It really is actually touching, so close after such little time. I can truly say I am envious. But you can drop your guard for now, I won’t be taking him today.”

“What?” Sara blurted out, confused. “If you aren’t going to try and take him from us why did you reveal yourself?”

“Yeah, what’s stopping you from trying? There needs to be a reason.” Nymia said, defiant and protective of him and Sara.