Disappearing Act

Alpha Marion joins us then with 5 young men behind him, they were well built and looked very confident.

"these men have volunteered to go with you, they are skilled fighters and loyal followers" Marion says

"Thank you very much, I'll never forget this act of kindness" I say to the men, they nod in unison not saying a thing to me or anyone else.

"be strong Bella, a lot of people believe in you, also believe in yourself and come back home in one piece".

This second outburst from Marion touched me more than the first, for once in my life I really felt like I had a home were people (or someone) would miss me if I was gone too long.

I step closer to Marion and take his huge form in for an embraced, my hands thrown around his neck. He was surprised for a few seconds but regained himself quickly and hugged me back tightly.

"Thank you uncle" I whispered to him.

"If we leave now, we might get there just in time to set up an ambush" Adriaan reminded.