46. Screamed Out

Mikel Diego:

I stared back at Luna and saw the questioning look in her eyes.

After I had returned from the river where I swam a little and felt all my energy recharge, I still didn't want to fly off, and so I returned to the palace to check up on Luna as I still didn't trust Aaron nor how stubbornly Luna would have behaved when she woke up and met the two guards at her door.

And so, I quickly wore my white garment and returned to the castle. When I arrived, I saw Aaron downstairs in the hall, standing and staring into space. He didn't say anything to me, and I didn't ask him anything either. I ignored him and went straight upstairs to the second floor, where I came across Molly as she was stepping out from Aspen's room.

I simply told Molly to follow me, and like she had been lectured and taught by Jerry, she didn't ask me questions or speak when not questioned. So, I led the way and took her upstairs to Luna's room, knowing the two stationed guards there wouldn't let Molly in unless I