"Not more blood broth, I hope." Stefanos smiled.
"No. Although if that is what you would like, I can arrange it," she laughed.
"Surprise me," he answered, and she led the way out of the stables. "Pirro will be with you shortly," she said, turning to look at all of the horses. "Good night."
Outside, Kyniska found Pirro talking with Helle.
"You can go in now, Pirro."
"Yes, my lady," the young man smiled. "Typhon asked me to inform you that the guard is set and that they will be surrounding the tents all night."
"Good," she answered.
"He also said he will accompany the Argive back to Xenophon's tent for you."
Kyniska turned to Stefanos. "Do you wish to leave now?" she asked him.
Stefanos held her gaze and shook his head slowly. "No. Not if you don't wish it."
"Tell Typhon to wait ou
