AT SELKIE’S KINGDOM
Dorian's words hung heavy in the air, and the resulting silence was thick with tension as his men stood at attention, waiting for his next command. “Armor up,” he began, “we’re about to—” But he didn’t get to finish as Selkie grabbed his arm with a firm grip, causing Dorian to turn to her.
“No,” she said. "I will not let you go out there." Dorian told her that it was the least he could do given what had happened. However, Selkie did not allow him to finish. "It is too dangerous," she said, her voice rising in desperation. “What if they think you’ve come to attack and attack you first? Or what if they attack you just because they’re scared? You can’t risk it, Dorian. It’s too soon.”
She paused, her eyes searching his and pleading with him to understand. "You're talki
