Sophie still didn't understand why Julian had saved her, nor why he was avoiding her. But she was sure of one thing: she didn't want anything to happen to him.
Zane said gravely, "I'm not sure. Julian is a major general with outstanding abilities, but he's still human, not invincible. There's always the possibility he could be in danger."
Sophie stood abruptly, her resolve firm. "Master, I want to go to Cloud City."
Zane looked at her and said in a low voice, "Cloud City is very dangerous right now. Are you certain about this?"
Sophie nodded without hesitation. "I've made up my mind. Julian once saved my life. Now that he's in danger, I can't stand by and do nothing. I'm a skilled doctor. If he gets injured on the battlefield, I can treat him and save his life."
In her mind, even if J
