Chapter Eighty-nine

The bonfire ahead of him sparked with flames into the night and Drakken knew he had gotten to his destination. He had picked up the smell of burning tinder wood before he saw the fire, and heard the voices that sounded distant.

There were eight tents in total, Drakken noticed when he neared the campsite, all circling the large bonfire in the middle. The hospital crew that chattered and laughed amongst themselves immediately stopped their activities at the sight of him, some of their mouths agape in surprise.

He had never involved himself with the likes of them, let alone show up to their camp activity. This was a first.

"What are you doing here?" Emma asked what was on everyone's mind, walking up to him. "Did father also tell you to watch over me?"

"I came here on my own will and it is not to watch over you." He looked around. Eleanor was the only one missing from the crew. "Where is she?"

"Who?"

"You know damn well who I am talking about. Where is Eleanor?"

Emma shrugged nonchalantly