Rhyder The sun was scorching hot. It bore down on us unrelenting as we jogged after our royal “escort”. And boy could they move. Theirs skin lithe frames moving effortlessly even in their full armour. We weren’t exactly human. Me and Drake but between the sun beating down on our heads. The lack of water and the punishing pace I was already starting to feel it. And so was Drake. I could see it in the strain on his face. He was trying not to show it , the same as I was. But we couldn’t hide it from each other. Drake was strong . But the sun here was stronger. It was almost like…. I glanced at Drake. Willing him to look at me. So I could try and convey a silent message to him. “Psst.” I hissed when he stubbornly stared straight ahead . Now I had the idea it wouldn’t leave me. Slowly

