-PIPPA-
"A blood oath?" I repeated, trying to register the weight of it.
Blood oaths are not something to be taken lightly. Once sworn, they bind you in an unbreakable pact. Breaking it isn’t just risky. It’s punished by death.
Helios huffed but didn’t respond. Instead, he turned on his heel, muttering something under his breath, and stalked off toward the others.
I hurried after him, my boots scrapping on the tarmac, catching the words he threw at Aaron.
"This mission is too important to screw up, Aaron. This is Pippa’s life quest we’re talking about. If you want to come with us, you will take a blood oath."
He hadn't mentioned that Selene was also cursed. And I was glad. This was her story to tell after all.
Aaron stiffened. His jaw tensed, but he didn’t break eye contact.
"Wha
