Blue, red and violet shimmery lights appeared in front of them. They pulsated and expanded out forming a large portal. Horses whinnied at the bizarre lights. They backed a little, but the riders stroked them to allay their fears.
Ileus and Anastasia stepped inside first followed by Rolfe and Biham on their horses.
Eltanin was about to mount his horse when he turned. He strode to his father and hugged him in a bear embrace. "Thank you for supporting me," he whispered in a hoarse voice.
Alrakis patted his son' back. "You do understand that I have selfish reasons."
Eltanin chuckled. His father wanted to go back to his mate and be with her forever. It was impossible to think of his father staying for so long without Taiyi. Alrakis carried out his duty as his father and as the king of Draka with so much sacrifice that it was impossible to fathom it. "I know you want to go to my mother, but I think I will get Mother here!"
