Chapter 52: Pete staying.

“IF YOU AIN’T want to study under me, go home, Pete,” Nigel said.

At this point, Nigel counted how often he’d said, “Go home, Pete.” This might be number seven or eight.

“No,” Pete finally responded, surprising him. “Actually, I kind of got that you weren’t Warrior Nightmen when we passed the burial site.” Pete grinned, a flash of genuine amusement. “I just didn’t say anything because you’re sensitive. And also, it ...