Fifteen

Admetos

' I still can't find her . I lost her scent yesterday . ' Alastair said with a hint of frustration in his voice .

' It's been three days . He's dying . You need to find her . Please . ' Arya begged and let out a loud sob .

' I will . Did the healer say anything else ? '

' She said today is probably out last day to keep him alive . The wounds are leaking with something silvery . ' Arya replied wiping her tears with the back of her hands .

' Mercury . ' Alastair mumbled, the realization of this dawning on him .

' What's that ? '

' Wolf poisoning . A very powerful one . It's a miracle he is still alive . He must be drawing strength from something . '

Arya was about to ask for further explanation when Amarok came in . They immediately bowed their heads to greet him .

' How is he ? ' he asked looking between them .

' Not good . I will go in search of Athena again today . '

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