Celeste
“You know, little Wren, we should probably talk about a few things. Once we cross the Aderian border, I’m going to need you to be a soldier again.”
I laughed, and then my eyes went wide. I knew what was coming. “Alec. No. I can do it myself—”
I took off running. Alec roared with laughter and sprinted after me.
“What do you suppose is going on there?” Josh motioned to Darien, watching me being chased across the field.
“Looks like Alec’s trying to cheer her up.” Darien said with a gentle smile.
Alec caught me in four strides. He grabbed my shoulder with one hand and smeared dirt across my face with the other. “Remember. Calm the Wren temper. Good disguise.”
I giggled and wiped at the dirt. “So you really want me to be a soldier again?”
Darien rode up and dismounted. He looked
