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They'd ridden out the next morning and met the caravan at noon, and already were making camp again. Aro was bothered that just two days of riding could tire Anala out so easily. Was she sick? If she was, he wouldn't be able to do much about it till they returned to the city, where he could ask Ghia to take a look at her. For now, he had to ensure she got her rest.
He passed their sleep sacks to her and she set them up close enough to feel the warmth of the fire but far enough away to lie more in shadows than light. The horses rubbed down, he went to join those sitting by the fire, settling himself between Anala and Jules, who nodded in greeting.
"I see you've found a pretty girl to sleep next to," Aro said to the medic, gesturing to Suki.
Jules gave a half-smile. "Be lucky we're frie
