A small laugh escaped her lips. “I’m not sure Falkor would agree with you.”
“What makes you say that?” said Aiden.
“He won’t let me help.”
“He let you come,” said Aiden, glancing over at the sleeping wizard and wondering if he really was asleep. “He’s probably just being difficult because he feels responsible for your safety.”
“You really think so?” said Erin.
“Yes,” said Aiden. “Anyway, it’s me he really needs to worry about. I’m the one who can’t fight.”
Erin laughed quietly.
“Don’t worry about it,” said Aiden. “You can’t change where you are now.”
“No,” said Erin, almost to herself. She rolled over onto her back and gazed up at the stars.
The rest of his watch passed slowly. Erin’s breathing deepened as the moon rose into the sky. Aiden’s eyelids began to droop. He rubbed his f
