[Diego’s POV]
I stare into the woman’s eyes as I wonder if there is something more she is trying to get at. When she continues to stare at me unflinchingly, I know that she is truly convinced that the answers we seek will be there.
Sighing, I turn to Giddeon as he waits for orders.
“Get a team together,” I announce, deciding that it wouldn’t hurt to do what the woman suggested. “In a few days time we will head back to the outer village.”
“Yes, sir,” Giddeon says, giving a slight bow. “And what if we don’t find anything?”
“We will cross that bridge when we get to it,” I respond, suddenly feeling exhausted.
“Who are you to make commands?”
Tensing, I slowly shift my gaze from Giddeon to my father, who is watching me with narrowed eyes. Of course, he would have an issue with me doing wh
