"I am certain your sons are okay. My best men are with them." He told her, not really sure if he really believed it himself. He wasn't sure who to trust anymore. However he knew if he ran for the palace alone, the Queen might be in danger. If he went with her, it would be the same situation. He would have to pass word to his men in secret, so he could get an escort to the palace and make sure it was safe.<br/><br/>They had continued walking for the rest of the day, when the General was finally satisfied they were in a safe location to set up camp. "I will stay awake. You and Marina can sleep first, if you so wish. As for my wound, it's not the first arrow I've had piercing my skin. I have a high tolerance for pain." He smiled at her.<br/><br/>For the next hour as the sun was setting, Gaius helped to set up a lean-to for protection from the wind. He also gathered several pine branches to act as a blanket for the night. Then he built a fire, but a small one surrounded by a wall of rocks so their enemies wouldn't be able to see it from a distance.<br/><br/>Marina was already asleep, which surprised Gaius. The Queen, looking beautiful in the firelight, was awake. He assumed she was worried about her sons. "Your sons will be fine. I assure you their safety, just as I have yours. Get some sleep." He then looked at his wound, and the piece of arrow that was still stuck in his leg. He studied it, trying to figure out the best way to get it out without causing more damage.