We all decided to walk back to camp, in case there were others that needed our help. Darren had his arm wrapped tightly against my waist. He was exhausted, since he hadn’t slept and had gone straight into another battle.
“Are you okay?” I asked, his green eyes flipping to mine with a smile.
“I’m fine. Nothing a little sleep won’t cure.”
“We’re going to be staying at the camp for a few days to strategize. We’re also waiting for the naga to join us.”
“Why haven’t they arrived yet?” Darren growled, his annoyance evident.
Dayanara’s lips quirked into a smirk. “Ah, yes. Their general is currently...indisposed. Molting, if you can believe it. They’ll join us when he’s finished shedding his skin.”
I wrinkled my nose at the mental image. “Charming.”
“Nature isn’t always pretty, darling,” D
