Help From The Goddess

[Ashton’s POV]

I wrapped my arms around Thia as she took in Haidan’s words. I knew she was exhausted and she didn’t need the scolding, but in a way, it was something that all of us needed to hear.

"We should get back," I announced, pulling Thia to me.

"Yeah," Haidan sighed, turning her attention to Leah, who lay motionless on the ground. "Antoine, could you carry her?"

"Of course." Antoine responded.

Once Leah was in Antoine’s arms, we began to make our way back up the steep trail that led to The Hall of Rubrum. When we arrived, CJ and a few others that I didn’t know were waiting with looks of worry on their faces.

"How is she?" CJ asked, taking Leah from Antoine while the man beside him watched. "And why did you decide that using the somnum dart was a good idea?"

"I’ll explain later." Haidan responded. "For now, could we please get her wounds treated? There are still some thorns in her skin that will get stuck if they aren’t removed quickly. "

"Sure." CJ sighed, turning and making hi