84. I Ask For Nothing

I push open the doors to the Hall of the Dragons.

The echo as they bang off the stone walls rings through the silent halls. Once again, here I am, to call on them to protect my queen. This time I do not have the will to say anything, simply bending the knee before the dragon in the centre.

I simply lower my head, hoping they can hear and understand. Witness exactly what is happening…

But will they?

Am I losing faith in them already?

No, I cannot, not when they have shown they are on our side. All I must do is have faith and give it my all. My Dragonette wore the crown of the true ruler. Nefzaan cannot touch her!

Protect her. That is all I ask of you.

I look up at the magnificent statues.

They say silence speaks louder than words, so today I am silent. Praying that you hear me. Grant her strength and protection in this time.

I know she is brave, and right now, it is her strength that is keeping me sane. To believe that she will hold on for me.

The doors open and I turn seeing