Seventy One

"What's wrong Katrienair?" Julian asked. He's asked that countless times during our journey. The young boy who rode with us just had a questioning look on his face. I could read his thoughts, he was worried and I sent to him at intervals that everything is alright. As for Julian, I wish he could just stop thinking. I feel so guilty for ignoring him but it's just the best. We stopped under a tree shade to rest, considering the fact that Azazel might be exhausted from the long hard ride.

Julian fetched water from a nearby pond while we settled under the tree's shade. Azazel consumed the water in haste.

"You were that the dehydrated and you didn't say a word?"I asked him.

"I'm sorry Milady. I didn't want to bother you."

He begged.

Luna playfully wriggled around him. At first, I thought he'd be afraid. He should be-- Luna is a grown wolf, but he wasn't. He teased her ears with his hands.

"You are not afraid of her?"I asked, trying to create a co