Howard Blissful elation. That is what I was experiencing at the moment despite our deathly situation. Yes, even as fear sipped through my blood and wriggled up to my core, I was ecstatic about three facts; Reyna was alive. Stephen was alive. Lancelot, my brother, was alive. I glanced over at Lancelot who after asking me an incredulous question had chosen to remain quiet. They were all alive but for how long? I did not know what would happen when the sorcerers reached our destination that is why I needed to know. "Why?" It came out as a bitter whisper, betraying my origin stance of happiness. Lancelot stiffened no doubt understanding the depth of my inquiry. "He is my father." I felt like I had received a blow to my gut dissipating air in my lungs. I

