Chapter 118: I Believe in You

I thought about how Warren had left the palace once with me without telling anyone, and said he had done that in the past as well.

I squeezed Theo's hand back and told both of them, "He may just need some time for himself. I wouldn't be too con- cerned. Theo, why don't you talk to the scout and I'll see if I can find Warren?"

I gave him an understanding smile, doing my best to be supportive.

"Alright," he said. Reluctantly, he gave me a quick kiss and left with Jake.

I let out a sigh and slowly made my way back to the palace.

A slithering sound in the leaves made me perk up my ears and I saw Perceval coming toward me. It immediately brought a big smile to my face.

"Hey, Percy! It's been a while!"

The snake slithered right up to me and coiled around my ankles. I smiled and bent down to scratch his head. He closed his eyes and flicked his tongue at me. I imagined him smiling a little as he bobbed his head back and forth, leaning into my touch.

"I missed you too," I giggled.

Suddenly, he opened his eyes and started slithering away, but didn't get far before he looked back and hissed at me.

"Is there something you want to show me?" I asked. I fol- lowed after him. Some fond memories came to me, and I won- dered where he would take me this time.

"Percy, this is...Sebastian's old room?" Why would Perceval take me here?

Then I realized that the door was cracked open and I could see someone inside.

My heart caught in my throat when I recognized him.

"Warren?"

He stopped dead and slowly looked at me.

His eyes looked distant and lost.

"You're here! I'm so glad to see you moving around. I take it you're feeling better," I said, walking into the room. "But why did you come here?"

Warren's face was a little pale and he looked around quickly before he replied, "Yes, I'm feeling better. Thanks for asking." However, he avoided looking at me.

"Warren, you okay?" Something didn't feel right.

He smiled, but I could tell it was strained. "I'm okay... I, um, I've always misunderstood my brother, but now, I've decided to let go of our past."

"Really? That is great," I grinned, relieved. "I knew you two could bury the hatchet. That's what family does...."

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behind my neck. I gasped and heaved for breath, the

happened? Warren

pair of arms held me and laid me gently on the

again," Warren said with a bitter smile. "Theo is not my

"Goodbye, Ciana."

away. The bitter smile on his face disturbed me right to the bones but also broke my heart. I tried to lift my arm to grab him but I wasn't

with dizziness and I couldn't hold

floor

immediately realized I wasn't on the

touching my head. I was still a

voice rang, and the next moment, he hugged me tightly against his body. His heart hammered

breathe..." I gasped.

he said, releasing me quickly. "I was scared

felt something gently nudging me and found Perceval perked up as soon as he saw

python who went to

Percy!" I said, but my mind went to Warren.

and I heard him mur- mur, "I'm glad nothing worse

head

said

only asked,

his brother. You've never been, and

that mean? I thought... we kinda got past

told me about their childhood, but that was just my guess. I had no evidence, nor did I think it was a good idea

no other evi- dence whatsoever, but

about my observations and what I heard from Aurora, Theo

know whether this is at all related. I didn't mean to

shook his head, "No, it helps. If your guess is true, it

why he attacked me?"

key that Sebastian used to wear and the sacred scrolls with encoded messages in

I happened to be

a guard on him. I know Warren and I had our problems but I didn't consider him a threat or an en- emy," Theo said, a deep crease forming between his brows.

he took the key and the

even thinking about the key or the safe, let alone the scroll. Especially since Warren woke up on his own. The only reason we were after it was

assume

able to track him or find him. I've sent several scouts and trackers after him but they haven't turned anything up," Theo

his head in and he smiled when he saw me sitting

teased, then his tone became serious

bed. I thought Jake would take Theo away to talk

Theo sighed, "What else is going on

that are against your rule and are

discouraging,"

grabbed his hand and gave it a squeeze. "You're going

smiled at me and patted the back of my hand. He turned his attention to

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