Chapter 18
Luis had never been one to underestimate the comfort of sleeping beside another person, especially one so compatible with him. Tegwin had indeed still been awake and more than willing to take Ben’s stern advice. The few hours Luis managed did more for him than an entire night on his own.
Ben was explaining to Tegwin how they ended up with enough Bitan to pay for their own Bountyfield by the time Luis staggered into the exam room the next morning. Both had already finished their own stimulant drinks, and Ben handed one to Luis without interrupting his story. The earthy, steaming hot beverage cleared his thinking as soon as he swallowed it.
“Taking these from the families would be a crime.” Tegwin held a slender piece of Bitan as long as her hand, carved with symbols in a langu
