10
Walker and I hang out for a time. My friend asks tons of questions. What exactly did Devak say? Why would thrax wish to hunt quasis? How come Aldred gets away with everything?
It takes a while, but I answer all Walker’s questions, except that last one about Aldred. Even I don’t know why Father always gives into the earl. By the time we’re done, it’s well past midnight. After taking my leave, I return to my cabin on foot. Too much nervous energy thrums through me. With any luck, a walk will be calming.
It isn’t.
By the time I reach my cabin, questions still buzz around my brain. In the end, it takes hours for me to fall asleep. When I do, I dream of Myla at the Ryder mansion. Every time I try to approach her, my girl disappears into the crowd.
Even so, I never do give up on her, eve
