“Why won"t you be able to keep yourself?”
Alaric inhaled. “Well, as part of the ritual, my mind is linked to my entire clan, it creates certain… distractions. I become a better leader, but everything that happens to me can be radiated out to the entire clan.”
“So, like a bodyguard.”
Alaric nodded. “Yeah, something like that.”
“Can I think about it?”
“Yes, of course. I didn"t mean you had to decide right away. We need a few days to be ready for the ritual anyway.”
“Okay, I"ll let you know.”
“Actually, let Bryan know. I"m going to be unavailable until we"re ready. I have… things to do to get ready.”
She nodded. “Alright then. I"ll let Bryan know.”
“Good. You ladies have a good night.”
He left them there on the rocks and headed toward the bridge, where Riley was standing as if he wa
