fidus Achates

Latin meaning faithful friend or devoted follower

"Beth Cassidy is our captain. I, her forever-lieutenant, since age nine, peewee cheer. Her right hand, her fidus Achates. That's what she calls me, what I am. Everyone bows to Beth and, in doing so, to me."

- "Dare Me" by Megan Abbott

by blackKat September 5, 2015