CHAPTER 77
The upper rim of the sun began to make its appearance on the horizon. Ophelia and Leon were roused from their sleep by the rising sun while Ethan remained unconscious. His breathing was steady and getting stronger, but they needed to take him to get proper treatment from the healers.
Traveling with an injured man was inconvenient, and they could barely cover much ground daily. Richard sat across from them, staring intently at Ethan as though looking at him would hasten his recovery and get them home sooner.
His attention was drawn to Ophelia as she stirred from sleep and approached him hesitantly. Though he was impressed by her strength and effort while they fought the half-bloods, he was still perplexed by how she got there and why she risked herself like that. They may no
