26Chapter Twenty-Six Meikah ran out of the cover of the trees. “Don’t kill anyone.” She stared after the dragon who hadn’t answered her. Kellan tugged her back into cover. “They may patrol the area.” “There’s no need for them to patrol the area,” the captain said. “We keep the roads around here safe.” Kellan gestured towards the manor house. “In that case, why are there so many guards and soldiers making the place look like it’s ready for war.” The captain slowly shook his head. “There must be a logical explanation for it.” Kellan faced the captain, turning his back on the manor house. “Yeah. They’re keeping a dragon somewhere over there.” Shouts rang out from the manor house and fire and lightning lit up the area as sorcerers attacked Mezeth. Meikah clasped her hands together as th

