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Killdeer was surprised by the boy's honesty—but not altogether taken aback or displeased. He stopped, golden gaze warming upon Atreus. If Germanicus didn't have the patience for the young soldier, he would.

If we call for others, we might scare it away, he cautioned, ears swiveling sideways. We have to try, at least. And I can look out for you.

He sucked in a breath and let it out, the plume of steam rising between the three of them.

Germanicus, seasoned soldier that he was, wouldn't wait much longer.