“Bastian, you must sleep now, you will need your wits about you tonight”, Amelia said quietly. “We will have a plan in place by the end of the day so link me when you are ready”.
A low growl rumbled through Todd's chest. “Sorry, we’re trying”, he raised his shoulders defensively. Amelia laughed and settled back into his chest.
“We must raze the village”, Otis began thoughtfully. “Its surroundings, the forest, anything that might hold the child's scent”.
“It wont work, it wont stop him”, Esmeralda replied thoughtfully. “I wonder if we were to do as the Moon Goddess asks, if she might consider masking Celine's scent until she reaches mating age”.
A sudden sharp intake of breath was heard from both Todd and Will and everyone looked at them curiously.
“I’m sorry Ma’am, but we work for t
