Chapter 31: The Dragon“Sister? You mean you're Sandrell's twin sister?” asked Gordon, as Brenddel rubbed his jaw and got up from the sand.
“Yes!” Aline hugged the woman, “this is my aunt, Ardrell.”
“I'm the oldest. By a few moments,” said the woman, her helmet tucked under her other arm.
Gordon asked, “Aline. Why didn't you tell us?”
“When I saw the rider from Harlow's ship, I knew it must be Aunt Ardrell. But I couldn't say anything. Every word we said on that ship was heard. Plus, I didn't know what she was planning.”
Ellice said, “That was wise, especially since Harlow wasn't truthful with us.”
Brenddel stood. “Now, I need you to get me to those airships.”
Ardrell began to argue, but Brenddel interrupted, “I know you hate me. Sandrell told me about you, of course, but this is not
