They want me to attend the International Sovereign Summit. On their island."
"That island?" Clara's eyes went wide. "But you said your jet was shot down on the way there."
"They want us to come on their terms," Ethan replied. "And there's one more thing."
Ethan pointed to the bottom portion of the letter. Written there was a strange request: "The Elder Council requests the presence of Mrs. Clara Thorne as a key witness in this trial. She is an asset that must be presented to the Dragon Alliance as proof of whether the new Sovereign is worthy or not."
Clara gasped. "Me? They want me there?"
"This isn't just about me anymore, Clara," Ethan said, his voice low. "It's about us. They want to see if you will be my weakness, or my strength."
Ethan folded the letter. His eyes stared at Clara
