“Remind me to thank Aiden when all of this is over,” Vivilyn mumbled under her breath. “And your other idea?” Darissa asked. “Ori.” Brayleigh shook her head again. “You wanted to bring a guard?” “What?” Brayleigh’s voice rose in pitch since she grew defensive. “It would be so convenient to have him with us! None of you can deny that. When Aiden said that it wouldn’t be fair and that everyone else had to carry their item while Ori could walk, I even offered to carry him! But no. I can’t bring Ori. So we settled on my bow and quiver.”