We followed Ruby through the kingdom, Dash hanging back with me while the others chatted thirty feet ahead.
"You were pretty rough back there." Dash slipped his hand around mine.
"You didn't seem too happy yourself," I said. "I'm tired of always either being on the run or being a step behind Edius. I get what Braeden is trying to do. But we need to keep a unified front. As soon as that asshole Edius thinks he's caused a divide in our group, he's going to attack, and that one time will be the end. He can't think we're afraid."
"I'm on your side, Cass."
Ruby stopped and used her wand to create a large circle on the ground. "Everyone needs to step inside."
I looked at the others and then back to Ruby. "Where're we going?"
"Another kingdom. It's a day's walk if we don't teleport."
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