“You’ve done it,” Alaric said, gently taking Victoria’s
hand. “I cannot begin to thank you for restoring life to our dragonkin. But
this,” he said motioning around toward the people now running to their posts in
preparation for battle. “This is ours to deal with. For now, I think it’s best
you and your friends learn what you came here to learn and get back to your own
time.”
“Alaric…”
“Victoria, you are of my blood. I will not see you harmed
here, please,” he begged, clenching her shoulders tightly as he gazed deeply
into her eyes. She heard the sincerity of his words but she could also see the
fear in his eyes. Nevertheless, Victoria nodded and Alaric smiled before
releasing his grip. “I’ll have Elias assist you with whatever you need.”
Alaric turned and hurried toward one of the towers near the front wall and Elias motioned for Victoria to rejoin him in the coffer house. “Elias, there must be a way we can…”
