121 We Know Everything About You

Izar was waiting for her outside the cottage. Daryn helped her sit on the saddle and mounted behind her. He wrapped his arms around her in a protective sheath.

It was getting darker by the minute. They started for the tunnel's entry point through the forest's winding path. The pixies had once again lit up the path. "Only I am leaving? No one else?" she asked. She thought that even Pia would go with her. 

"Are you afraid darling?" 

"No! I thought that Pia would also leave with me."

"She is going to stay here for a day or two and then I think she will go. I haven't asked about Caleb's plans but at the moment I need all the help I can get," he replied. 

"I can help you, Daryn," she said hoping to convince him. 

"There is no argument," He snapped.