Alpha Matteo's POV

"you mean I should abandon the girl handed over to me by the goddess?" I snapped, staring hard at him while he bowed his head in respect.

"I dare you to question my decision for the second time and see this journey turn into something else!" I barked, and moved forward while he rode behind me without uttering any other statement till we reached our destination.

As we stepped into the priest compound the usual strange breeze filled with smell of smoke and wild herbs welcomed us.

He lives in a small hut right in the hills above Terembe. A very simple place surrounded by giant figs,...