Ileus' forehead creased. His muscles corded with tension when he looked straight into Daryn's eyes. "There I will have people who will always protect her. I can keep a watch on her. Aed Ruad is going to think twice before attacking us and by the time he attacks us, we are going to be ready."
"That isn't the permanent solution, Ileus," Daryn pointed. "People out there are so against Anastasia that they will do everything in their power to eliminate her. You have to think of a solution that is going to be effective."
"The only solution that I think is effective is that Anastasia goes there under a different name and acts as Ileus' girlfriend," Dawn interjected. "That way she won't be facing the wrath of the subjects and you can protect her."
"Never!" Ileus said. "I will not hide her identity."
