She’d been up all night traveling, and she needed a break, and something to eat and drink. “Let’s stop here and rest for a bit before we move on,” she suggested, heading in the direction of the water. “No!” Lion shouted from behind her. She whirled around, scanning the area for any sign of danger. The trees still appeared empty, quiet. “Why not?” He sauntered up beside her, hand on the blade at his hip. “Because I need to get you to the palace as soon as possible.” “I need to eat. All I’ve had were nuts, and I need water. There’s a stream right there.”
