Chapter 24: I think I need to lay down.
" Really. I had a good rest last night, and I feel strong enough already. The southern ridge gets the best morning sun, and I want to get there before the light fades. I promise I won't overdo it."
Thomas studied him for a long moment, his experienced eyes missing nothing, whether it was the slight tremor in Adrian's hand, the shadows under his eyes that spoke of more than just one sleepless night.
But he also saw the stubborn set of the boy's jaw, the determined glint that reminded him of himself.
He let out a resigned sigh, shaking his head. "Stubborn as a mule."
' There's no use trying to change his mind, he's already set to do as he pleases.' he said to himself.
"Fine. Have it your way. But you be careful out there, you hear me? No heroics. If you see anything, and I mean anything, that looks even slightly off, you turn around and run back here to report to us, Understood?"
