Chương 100: Sleepover

"…Then what is it you've come to say?" Alekkai asked.

Chief Hurun looked at him, "Do not die for this vengeance, young Alekkai."

"This is not for revenge—the Outriders are—!"

The man was interrupted by the elder, "You can say such things, but I know what stirs you, young Alekkai. Words may leave your lips, but your eyes speak the truth; a thousand flames burn in your gaze."

"—" Alekkai looked at him before returning his gaze over the bridge.

Rain continued falling harder now, pattering against the wooden bridge that became moist and cold, though the hot-blood of the Verma were unfazed by the cold.