Chapter 29 - Ismene-Eirene

I sighed as Androkles left. Turning my attention back to Amilios, I removed my hand from his arm. “Will you kindly not do that,” I said as politely as possible, walking past him into the house.

Alexis growled softly when passing Amilios. I wonder if he reflects my or Androkles’ feelings.

“Not do what, Miss? I was giving you my arm to help you find your way.” Amilios questioned, honestly clueless as to why I was annoyed.

“That is not necessary. I know the layout of my own home. And with Alexis, even if he is not fully trained as my seeing-eye dog, I can find my way anywhere in the city without needing someone’s arm.” I stated.

“Yet you walked up on the destroyer’s arm.” Amilios pointed out.

I know that he doesn’t know Andy the way I do. And that, like most, he sees him that way. But it angers me to hear him so casually call him that.

“Don’t you dare call him that!” I rounded on Amilios in my anger.

“But it is what he is. The prophecy even says so. My brother is certain he is.” Am