Ayla
“Dave and I have history, Lionel. If he has come all this way, it’s because he is willing to go to extreme lengths to get what he wants. Let me speak to him; I might be able to get him to leave, and we can put all this behind us.”
“I understand that you’re worried about the impact his presence would have here, but trust me when I say that Dave Nightclaw and his army are no match for the warriors of the Northern Kingdom. We aren’t scared of him, and there’s nothing he can do to force me into letting you walk into his arms.”
“But…”
“No, Ayla. Ragnar gave clear instructions before he left; you are under the protection of the Alpha King of the North, and until he’s back to change his orders, I’m afraid you’ll have to remain within the kingdom.”
“Lionel, please listen to me. I won’t l
