Chapter 168: Reinforcement

"Come here," Graeme said, tugging at August's hand and drawing her into his chest as they sat on the mossy floor. One of his arms rubbed hers, and he kissed the top of her head. "It is going to be okay."

"So the alyko have always known this about themselves?" August whispered against him.

"I don't know if all of them have, but I am guessing based on Charlotte knowing about La Loba from her family and Penelope knowing about this extra detail… I am guessing that the answer is yes. And it just hasn't been recorded. For obvious reasons," he replied.

"Is this why they are being tracked?" August asked. "Did Penelope know about the map?"