"You think I have an ulterior motive?" Rhydian scoffed.
"Enough both of you… Please." My lips trembled. "I just want to get some rest." I broke out in tears.
Damon rushed to my right side and Rhydian to my left side.
"I'm sorry Aeris, I didn't mean to scare you. Stop crying." He gently consoled me.
'Crying does the trick perfectly.'
"I just want to sleep." I rested my head on the wall behind me. Damon stood by my side like a statue, he didn't utter a word or leave my side.
"Sure, get some sleep. I'll take the first shift guarding the entrance." Rhydian's gaze lingered on me for a second too long.
Then he rose to his feet, glaring at Damon before returning to the entrance of the cave.
I turned to Damon. His expression was unreadable. "I'll go treat my wound. Get some rest." Without waiting for my reply, he walked past Alaric and Theo. Alaric rose and followed him further into the cave.
