27 Chapter 27: The Guardians
Xander’s group stood in the heart of Ariculon, trying to reason with the bloodthirsty citizens at the crossroads. Each group threatened to charge in a blind rage. The rioters traded angry shouts as Xander’s group blocked the way with raised hands.
“Please listen to us,” Leana pleaded.
“Go back to the pub and serve drinks, you dragon lover!” A man yelled from the crowd.
“We should kill her too!” Another man screamed.
Leana pressed her back against Sasha’s, gasping.
“It’s okay, Leana. We’ll be okay. Stay strong,” Sasha said.
“I know there is still some inkling of reason in all of you. You know this is wrong, yet you choose to lose yourselves to a feverish mentality at the whim of a madman. We are better than this,” Aulrin declared.
“We will be better wh
