“I shouldn't have…” Raven kicked angrily at the ground, unable to finish the apology.
With a sigh, Deacon walked with his hands on his hips and looked at Raven with eyebrows raised. “You should have trusted me.”
“I was looking out for you and Kyra.” The words were clearly hard for him to say.
Deacon remained defensive, but his tone softened. “You need to find a way to look out for me without being an ass.”
“Agreed,” Raven said with a wry smile and held a hand out to Deacon.
Deacon accepted Raven's offer of a truce and shook the outstretched hand. Behind them, Soren heaved a satisfied sigh of relief.
The afternoon was drawing to a close. Soren prayed that they would arrive at the Meraxan laboratory soon. With every dune they passed over, he held his breath in anticipation, desperate t
