Aksel was sure Nattlys made their journey twice as difficult as before until they returned to the meeting spot.
When she walked away to once again be part of different groups, he knew he had been beaten and sauntered back to Sirius who was waiting.
Sirius wrapped his arm around the beta werewolf and smiled at him. "Don't worry; this trip is just beginning. Maybe you will have opportunities to save her."
Aksel turned in shock towards the king and Sirius winked.
As Sirius and Saoirse's group readied themselves for their journey, Aksel stood next to Sirius, Saoirse, and Forseti until they had finished their breakfast and they too packed up camp. They also waited for the return of Astrid and Nicholas' group.
Afton had returned already with Forseti before Aksel had gotten there. Then Sirius stood up and announced that the journey was about to begin again. He directed the attention to Forseti who was prepared with the map.
