"I would be lying if I said I wasn't scared either. I am very scared. I am scared for you and my mate and all the people in this kingdom. I am going to make things better,but, I can't do that until I know you and all of the people here are safe. Can you do this for me?"
The little girl took in a deep breath as her gaze never left Alana. "I...I think I can." The little girl thought for a brief moment longer. "OK, I think I am ready to do it."
"That's my brave girl. What is your name?"
"Arinda, my mother named me after herself before she died in childbirth. I guess I have been here ever since." Alana stood suddenly. It had to be a coincidence. She shook her thoughts away and pushed her feelings down.
There was no time for any of it. She needed to get these people out of here and she need
