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We eventually reached the city in the light of dusk. My heart was pounding as the wheels sped on the stone paths. It felt surreal to finally be here.
“Where should we go?” Samar asked quietly.
“I'm not sure,” Naz said, slowing to a stop.
The street we were on, on the outskirt of the city was completely deserted.
I watched as he climbed out, stretched his arms and legs and then let out a sigh.
“I suppose this isn't the best time to storm the city. Perhaps we should return in the morning,” he said dryly.
Samar chuckled.
“If you want to cause a scene, we can drive into the town square. This thing is quite loud.”
Naz smiled, but shook his head.
“No, no. Poor Alil doesn't need that right now. Perhaps it is best we deal with this quietly.”
He looked at me.
“What would you like to do first?” he asked. I was still amazed and grateful for the fact that he and Samar didn't look at me with such strong disdain anymore. Maybe that meant the others would be forgiving too...
I took a fortifying breath and looked down at Alil.
Somehow, he had fallen asleep at the last stretch of our journey.
He didn't look very peaceful though. Even now, his brows were drawn down in a frown. Who knew how badly he was feeling. I had a fear it was even worse than he had let on.
“I want to get him to the medic first,” I finally said. “We can deal with everyone else after that.”
I stroked back Alil's hair, dragging my fingers through the lovely soft strands.
Why did I feel like he was about to be snatched away from me forever? It didn't make sense. We were one now, but I was still afraid.
“I meant what I said back there,” Naz said. “I will speak on your behalf.”
I swallowed and nodded, finally gripping Alil's shoulder and shaking him gently.
“We're here, Lili.”
Even though I said it softly, his eyes flew open.
He sat up, then swayed and I caught him as he leaned against me with a groan.
“Oh Goddess, I am not ready for this.”
I pulled him into an embrace and held him for a long moment.
“We'll go to the medic first,” I said. “We will deal with everything else until you are feeling better.”
I wasn't surprised when he immediately glared at me.
“How many times do I have to tell you?—”
“I know, I know,” I said. “We are doing this together.”
I glanced at the other two, who were waiting patiently.
