The tension in the room was palpable as the king's gaze fell upon each of them in turn. He was clearly weighing the pros and cons of joining their cause, but it was hard to tell what he was thinking. Miss Fee shifted uncomfortably under his scrutiny, while Talia stood her ground, determined to make her case. Only Robin seemed unfazed, her expression calm and focused.After what felt like an eternity, the king finally spoke. "What makes you think I can be of any help?" he asked, his tone skeptical. "I'm a man of peace, not war."Talia took a stand. "In order for there to be peace, there must first be war. We are simply preparing for it.""It's not that simple," the king replied, a hint of frustration in his voice. "You're asking me to throw my people into the fire, with no guarantee of success. And even if we win, what then? Will we have truly achieved peace, or will we simply have set the stage for the next war? There must be another way."The room was silent as everyone considered th

"Close your eyes," Elliott said softly.Robin hesitated for a moment, but then slowly shut her eyes. She stood there, uncertain of what to expect. Her heart was pounding in her chest.Robin trembled 'oh no' what if he took advantage of her? She was an Amazon, what if he asked for a kiss or anything that might foil her plot.Elliott came closer. "Close your eyes."Her lips parted, her hands clenched, her breathing quickened, she could feel his hands around her neck then something cold against her skin.She shuddered in irritation and looked down at the butterfly necklace.Elliott smiled. "I hope you wear this to remember me by."Robin's gaze was fixed on the butterfly necklace, her thoughts racing. She couldn't help but feel a tinge of disappointment - had he only been trying to win her over with a gift? Or was there something more to it? She struggled to keep her composure, unsure of what to say. Finally, she managed to speak, her voice tinged with sarcasm. "Ah yes, I'll never forget

"What are you doing?""Trying to teach these men a lesson.""You're going to cause more trouble.""Who cares? I am Phoebe Tempest, queen of the Amazons."The men laughed at her words, clearly not believing her."You're no queen, girl," one of them said, leering at her. "Why don't you come and join us, have some fun?"Miss Fee glared at him, her eyes flashing. "I'll show you what an Amazon queen is capable of," she said, unsheathing her sword. The men stared at her in shock, clearly not expecting her to be so fierce. Melchior stood by her side, ready to back her up if necessary.The men stood their ground, still not convinced she was anything more.Miss Fee lunged at the nearest man, her sword flashing in the sunlight. He barely had time to raise his own weapon before she struck, slicing through the air with deadly precision. The man cried out in pain as her sword found its mark, and he dropped to the ground, clutching his arm. The other men hesitated for a moment, not sure what to do.

As Melchior sat astride the dragon, he couldn't help but notice how close Miss Fee and Travis were. The way they sat together, with Miss Fee in front and Travis behind her, was almost intimate. He felt a pang of jealousy, mixed with a surge of protectiveness. He didn't want to see Miss Fee hurt, and he knew that if anything happened to her, he would never forgive himself. And if anyone was responsible for that hurt, he would make them pay.These thoughts filled his mind as they soared through the sky, and he tried to push them away. But they kept coming back.Miss Fee approached New Arcadia, and she couldn't help but notice Travis standing by, his hand raised in a wave. She knew that accepting a hand up from him was against her independent spirit, but after a long day of riding, it was a welcome gesture. And if she was honest with herself, she had to admit that she was curious about this enigmatic trickster. She may not trust him, but she couldn't deny that he intrigued her. "What ar

It was all thanks to you, Elliott," Mona gushed, her voice filled with gratitude. "You helped us reclaim our homes and saved us from a life of wandering. You even helped bring the dragons back!"Elliott shifted uncomfortably, not knowing how to respond. He wanted to change the subject, but Mona continued on, oblivious to his discomfort."You're even on good terms with Finn, the dragon tamer," Mona went on. "You're like a hero to us!"Elliott cleared his throat, his cheeks flushed. He didn't know what to say. He wasn't used to being praised so effusively, and he wasn't sure how to respond. So, he simply said, "Mona, please...it's really not necessary to say all this.""But it is!" Mona insisted, her eyes shining with admiration. "You've done so much for us, and I just wanted to express my gratitude. I know that Robin is lucky to have you as her partner."Elliott's eyes widened at this, and he began to stammer. "I-I...thank you, Mona. That's very kind of you."Mona continued to sing Ell