*Keelana*
I paced back and forth in the heart of the dragon sanctuary. An invisible clamp of fear tightened around my throat. Just when I thought I had secured a wonderful future for my children, the ground fell from beneath my feet. I felt like I was running all over again.
A headache formed at my temples as my pulse began to race over the conversation I was going to have to have soon with Axureon.
He wouldn't like it, but neither would I.
I had to keep my children safe. No matter how much King Rhys and Queen Saoirse vowed to protect me, this was not their burden to bear.
From the shadows near the entry, my confidante stepped through. His facial features were drawn in concern. He looked even more grave in the shaded light.
"Axureon," I began, my voice steady despite the weight of my decision.
“Keelana, my friend, how are you in this troubling time?” Axureon approached me, his eyes soft with concern.
