Chapter 128

Thalia POV

"Yes, but miles from the vampires," Torin answers, his eyes lingering on me briefly. His face is a picture of sorrow. Valerius growls at him, and he takes a step back. It will take him some time to not look at me and overcome his guilt and regret.

"I think we can march in now," my brother says, clearly trying to settle the tension. I nod in agreement; I wouldn't want to see Tori