Nathaniel “Let’s get back before anyone realizes we’ve gone,” said Thomas. “Don’t worry Nathaniel, we’ll cover for you if you want some alone time with Drakania,” Gunner said, patting me on the back. Drakania shook her head. “We have the rest of our lives for that, I need to get ready for your ceremony tonight. I need to sleep,” she said, her eyes fell on Landon. “We have some things to discuss before you leave, in private.” Her hand slipped from mine and the siblings wandered off into the woods alone. All eyes fell on Newt, who was trying to juggle the wooden box and silver bowl without getting too much blood on the items. “Gideon, please take something!” He begged. Gideon’s fast reflexes caught the box just as it slipped from Newt’s hand. “So does this make you

