Alder had walked Aria to her chambers before returning to discuss the matter at hand with Astralon. Surely, the priest could tell him whether or not the defenses of the temple were crumbling.
"Most certainly, Your majesty". Astralon replied. "Though the queen's health is better, it is only a matter of time before she begins to deteriorate once more".
Alder rubbed his temple wearily as he thought hard and deep.
Regardless of the temple, the guardians hadn't been able to take Aria 's life because of the energy that flowed within her. And now that she was pregnant, there was even more of his energy within her, he could only hope it was enough to keep her alive till another option was found.
"How long till she's defenseless?". He asked Astralon.
The priest shook his head.
"I cannot say
