49. Let's Go Back

Aldric

Something didn't feel right when I woke up this morning. I felt as if something terrible was about to happen. I never ignored my instinct, and this time, it was no different.

"Get up!" I shook my sleeping Luna.

Destiny groaned and turned to her side. "Ugh...let me sleep for five more minutes."

"No, Destiny, we don't have time. Something's off," I urged, my tone urgent.

She opened her eyes, the sleepiness fading as she registered the seriousness in my voice. "What's wrong?"

"I don't know, but we need to leave," I instructed.

I could see the questions in her eyes, but she didn't argue with me.

"What are we running from?" Destiny finally asked after we walked out of the cabin.

"I wish I had a clear answer," I admitted, the uncertainty of the situation weighing on my shoulders. "All I know is that something feels wrong, and I won't put us in danger by staying here."

"If it's my sister, Nathan, and Baron you are worried about, then you are the only one in danger. They just want to s