Chapter 67: Ancalagon

Eliane came to my room after talking to Iniko, just like she said she would. I felt her coming, so I opened the door and waited for her. She rushed right into my arms, kissing me.

It felt good to hear her confront Iniko and to tell him that she knew that I would never lie to her, that everything I do is for her, and that if he pushed her to choose, she would choose me. I wouldn’t put her in that position, I know that’s not what she wants. So, just as she told Iniko, I will do whatever it takes for the two of us to get along, even if it means he gets time alone with her and I have to sit out.

Eliane had stayed with me until Ajax had returned to the room.

“So, you two are good now?” he asked us.

“Yeah, we’re good now,” I say, keeping her tucked up against me on the bed where we’d been snuggling together.

“Hey, how’s the girl in the hospital? Any change?” I ask him.

“Emmi. She woke up and told us her name. She still…well, Doc is still running tests on her. He hasn’t figured out what she i