I ignored Ashton as I did my best to keep my head on my shoulders. Such an effort ended up in vain, because my mind was loud with thoughts filled with fear that I was going to get caught.
"Goddess, I underestimated them," I hissed beneath my breath, trying to calm myself. "I should have known, the royal guards could sniff anyone out. They're still quick, even though Galen hasn't been with them. Dammit, I shouldn't have listened to these people."
"And get eaten by those orcs and the other beasts swarming Evernight?" Ashton shook his head, disbelief written on his features. "There's a protective barrier casted by one of ours surrounding this base, you're safer here."
I stood my ground. "I would still have taken my chances if that meant getting as far as possible from the royal palace. Besides, I'm not that safe anymore now that the guards are here."
