The brothers were furious when I returned, but I refused to go back to kill Mefan. I had learned my lesson, and I knew it was best to stay out of their way for the time being. Fortunately, not much was happening these days.
The dragons were starting to view the two of them as kings, even those who had once been loyal to Ashes, since he had been absent for so long. Some believed he was dead, while others thought he was hiding. This uncertainty was beneficial for the two brothers.
“You will never believe who I saw,” a voice behind me announced.
I turned around to see Erika. She approached me, coming to stand beside me on the balcony that overlooked the expansive garden. She was grinning widely.
“You’re back,” I remarked.
She nodded. “And with news.”
“News?” I inquired.
“Your sister ap
