Ever since I left the Northlands, it’s been a series of odd occurrences. So far, I’ve torn apart a strange corkscrew machine that descended from the sky… fought a molten hawk… and confronted Set more than once.
But it’s all worth it for this moment. Camilla is in my arms again. Her soft skin presses against mine. Heat fans across my chest where she exhales on my skin. My wings beat in a steady rhythm as we close in on Thoth’s hiding spot.
The sand darkens below us. We’re here. I spread my wings wide, making us soar in great circles and we head toward the ground. Once we’re on the sand, I gently rest Camilla on her feet.
We’re here. The desert is pleasant enough when flying high up. But this close to the dark earth? The sun is even more fierce. Camilla looks flushed. I keep forgetting th
