Retracing One's Steps Part II

The journey to Tahoe felt longer than it should have been. It was only about a 20 minute power walk considering Zane's current superhuman speed. But Gwen simply would not shut up the entire time they walked. Doing everything she could to endear herself to her "big brother."

As for the other two Horde Kings who were now in Zane's service, they remained utterly silent as they observed the strange phenomenon with a look of disgust on their faces. Even though Zane could have compelled Gwen to silence herself with a simple command. He decided to subject him to the torment of listening to her speak.

Whether as an act of penance in regards to his self perceived sins. Or simply because it was better than being left alone with his thoughts at this very moment. Only Zane really knew. But eventually he returned to Lake Tahoe.