Dante's POV

We had been driving for about six hours when Darius finally pulled over at a rest stop to let everyone stretch and use the bathroom. I could tell he did not want to stop but even he knew we needed breaks if we were going to make it to the mountains.

I got out of the vehicle and walked over to where he was standing alone looking at a map. His hands were shaking slightly and I knew the curse was getting worse.

"Darius," I said quietly. "We need to talk."

"Not now Dante."

"Yes now. Before we get any further."

He looked up at me and I...