"So when we get to the wolf domain, you behave as you should," Roxy told Syris calmly, not to sound rude.
He didn't respond, but Roxy knew he heard her perfectly well.
The walk back to the settlement was quiet, mostly because the wolves guarding the perimeter were too confused to speak.
They watched their Queen walk out of the woods covered in dust, followed closely by a massive, half-human snake creature gliding along the ground, carrying a wicker basket of chickens.
He had ended up catching six chickens, more than the three she had caught before. He was faster than her, and Roxy had to beg him not to kill anyone out of hunger.
But to her surprise, he easily complied.
"Is that..." one of the guards whispered to his partner.
"A Serpent," the other replied, gripping his spear. "An enemy."
