Chapter 52

"Scouts spotted Lily's army training and witches arrive as well," Leo announces, coming into the room as I take in a calming breath. Lily is preparing to march to the palace and begin her battle. "Penelope's scouts said it looks like the army will be leaving within the next day or so." I do not reply and decide to finish up my breakfast, wanting to get in a filling meal before I talk about Lily. "So it begins," I comment, looking up to Leo as he takes a seat across from me. "Things are becoming more real by the day." Leo nods, watching for the timer to ring on the toaster as he has placed bread in there while I finished my own food. "You can always back down-" "I know what I signed up for," I cut off, voice stern as I want Leo to know I am still set on fighting on that battlefield. The toaster rings and he grabs his breakfast, beginning to spread the jam over his slices as I look back out the window. "If we all pulled away when we got