"Three years ago, I saw your mother and sister here, in the kingdom. They were here on a diplomatic visit," Damien said.
"And they were alive. Just say it again, please Damien." Vienna's eyes were filled with tears.
"Yes, they were alive," he said.
"How is that possible?" she asked, as tears quickly spilled over.
"I don't know, of course. I don't know how all this works." He pulled her against his chest as she cried. "I can only promise you that we will find them when the time is right, and we will rescue them."
"Rescue them, rescue them?" She sat up, adrenaline rushing through her. "Are they still in the kingdom, the village? We have to go and get them. It is not safe out there. They could get bitten. Your mother is about to start a war, Damien. Something terrible could happen. We ha
