Chapter 425

Alaric

The ride operator, a teenager who looked bored out of his mind, waved us forward. "Three?"

"Yes," Evelina said quickly.

We climbed into one of the rocket ships, Theo squeezing between us on the bench seat. The space was tight, forcing Evelina and me closer than we'd been in years. Her shoulder pressed against mine as she helped Theo buckle his safety belt.

"You ready, prince?" I asked.

"So