"This is exactly what my father wants," Hunter states.
"You don't have to go," I tell Hunter.
Celeste is dead. The last thing out of her mouth was that my brother was a traitor. She told me she was going to bring back information for me and at least she was able to do that before she died. I feel sick to my stomach knowing that my brother has been working for Manolo. I need answers and I need them now.
The time for waiting has passed. I am lacing up my boots. My bow is in my hand. I'm ready for the fight of my life and this time I wasn't holding back.
"I'll follow you anywhere."
"We all will," Madden says.
It's weird seeing Madden to my left and Hunter to my right. Both of them look like they are ready to follow me to the brinks of hell. Joaquin isn't too far behind. I know that he isn't going to follow me but he's going to follow Hunter who is going to follow me. I guess that's the best that I can do with Joaquin. He's not my friend but he's a good fighter and I'll need all the help that I can get.
"Do we just storm in there?" Demona asks, "Because that would be fun."
She has a glimmer of a smile. I smile back at Demona looking at that ambition in her eyes. I love the girl. I swear I do. She looks like she is ready to finally get revenge for Noah and I'm ready to go with her. I feel comfortable with her above all the others. Demona is the one that I know will have my back no matter what.
"You aren't storming anywhere," Hunter states.
It throws me for a loop when he says that. People don't normally have enough balls to go bossing Demona around. I shake my head and look over at Hunter.
"You got an issue?" Demona asks Hunter.
She has her huge axe in her hand. It's showing that she is clearly annoyed by Hunter just butting in the way that he does.
Hunter gives Demona a hard stare, "You aren't going anywhere."
"I don't follow you. I follow Killian."
"Killian's the reason I'm making the decision," Hunter states.
Hunter was way out of line. For the first time he seems to be making some executive decision out of nowhere. We are all kind of confused by it. What was this? Was he trying to pull a Shaunie on me or something?
"Demona fights by my side," I state, "Always."
That's how things were. That's how things always would be.
"Demona will slow us down," Hunter explains, "Especially carrying Noah Jr. in her stomach..."
My mouth drops. Hunter drops that bomb as though he's asking what the weather was. I know he is out of touch with his emotions so maybe that's why he doesn't really make this into a big deal. I'm beyond shocked though. I'm even more shocked when I turn to Demona and realize that she isn't denying the allegation.
Demona was pregnant?
"How'd you know?" Demona says.
Without truly confirming it she confirms it. Her face just seems a little caught more than anything else. I'm shocked.
"The morning sickness," he says, "The moodiness. I wasn't born yesterday. Plus, I overheard you asking Sarafine about it. She confirmed that indeed you were pregnant. So yeah. You can do what you want but I think Killian wouldn't agree with you going into battle pregnant."
My heart drops. This is huge. I don't know how to react. Demona just looks over at me. Her eyes look a little bit lost.
It's Madden who seems to be in touch with his emotions and crosses his arms.
"Killian. We'll get ready to leave and wait for you by the gate."
I nod.
