“I think I understand you,” Jasper said looking at Dahlia and then shrugged. “But understanding you haven't changed the way I feel so broken. So lost. So confused. There is a girl I'm supposed to take care of, but every step in this Journey endangers her. And that worries me. The idea of her falling into danger while on this journey with me, worries me.” “I believe worrying for her is you saying you care for her. Then it tells me that the Lord couldn't have chosen a better man to watch over his flock. But no journey is without its obstacles, especially not a journey that is for the greater good.” “So what? You're saying it hurts so much because it's worth it.” Dahlia nodded slowly at his words, “I believe that is a very fine way to put it.” “Dragons, witches, feeling so powerless an

