Chapter 36

"So Aiden, how long have you and Zirani known each other?"

"About a week," I said, carefully stepping over a large log, taking care to keep the sleeping girl on my back still. Unlike an hour ago she'd stopped kicking and moving and was now peacefully silent and still, the only sound was the inhalation and exhalation of air. I didn't want to disturb her. She'd finally stopped only a few minutes ago.

"Only a week, but…"

Her words trailed off and I shot Zirani another questioning look, but like the last time, she just shrugged and gave me a 'later' look.

"I guess your techniques and your strength make more sense now," She said.

"Yeah I'm a lucky man," I said, although I was unlucky as well. The raid, the vampire, the death of Lucas. Yesterday had to have been the worst day of my life so far. I hoped that the string of bad events was over and done with and we could reach safety without trouble, though the thoughts did sound rather optimistic if I was being honest.