“You’ll catch up,” Yerin said confidently. “And until you do…what’s so bad about letting me carry you?” Orthos burned so clearly with the resolve to improve himself that Yerin could practically see it. Mercy’s eyes welled up, and even Ziel gripped his hammer a little harder. Yerin felt a smile tug at the corner of her mouth. Not only did she have friends along, but she was in a position where she could protect them. Ruby would be just as happy as Yerin was.
