Nate On my hands and knees, I started to dig with my hands and Xander was also digging. This can not be happening, she can’t be dead. “Boys, stop. She should be at the temple. Calm down.” The queen said, and I snapped my head up to look at her. “She’s okay?” I rushed out and she nodded. “Did you feel the bond break?” She asked and I shook my head. “The magic disappeared. Which means she either died or is at the temple. And since you didn’t feel the bond break, I believe she’ll be waiting at the temple for us. Get your bags, and let's get moving. We don’t want to keep her waiting.” The queen said as she walked past me. Xander and I stood up, and the princes passed us our packs before we followed behind them. “Is she really okay?” I asked Duke, as I walked. “Can you not feel her?” He

