"Where is the horde now?" asked Ileus in a grave voice as he got up and prepared to leave.
"We don't know that yet…" the guard replied.
"You may leave," Ileus ordered and the guard bowed before leaving. Ileus gathered his dagger and sword to go.
"Aly!" Anastasia called him. "Have your dinner and go." There was concern in her voice. She came to him and held his hand. "Please."
He brought his hand to her cheek as he rested his forehead on hers. Caressing her cheek with his thumb, he said, "I don't know what is going on out there and until I find out, I won't be able to rest." His urge to protect her and his loved ones was always on top of everything.
She closed her eyes as she cocooned them in her wings. "I know darling," she said in a soft voice. "But unless you eat well, you won't be able to protect me or anyone else."
He chuckled. She was so adorable. "Then hurry up and give me food, wife! I have work to do."
