9

The noises coming from the halls are loud and have been that way for a while. I haven't seen much furniture in any of the rooms I have been taken to, but the Lycans are definitely packing.

"We are almost ready," Giulia says as she finally returns.

When I got back to Alessia last night, Giulia was gone. Alessia told me Alpha sent her and a few others out to ensure those eleven were the only thirsty ones in the area. The rest of the night had been quiet, and I had fallen asleep against Alessia's leg. She had sung a beautiful Italian song, and I had drifted off.

"What about the Oracle? I thought she was going to be here this morning," I ask as I dust off my bottom.

Giulia nods as Alessia grabs the only things in the room and puts them in a bag.

"She is. She is going to meet us there. She will most likely beat us, in fact, since we will be carrying so much," Giulia says, and my curiosity spikes.

I bite my lip, and she tilts her head before smirking.

"What else wou