Flames blaze in my chest as my eyes look frantically from Ferron to Erik. “Go Lii!” Ferron shouts at me. “What are you going to do?” I shout back. “Ahhh!” Ferron yells as Mordecai charges towards Erik and his steed. Erik comes to a sudden halt. As does Ferron. Ferron jumps off Mordecai, bringing his sword down with him. My heart jumps as he grips the hilt. “Turn back, Sir Lourach.” Ferron warns. “And if I refuse?” Erik challenges. Ferron does not answer him. He instead turns his head to me. “Lii go. Follow the road.” “Ferron you can’t hurt him.” I plead. “I won’t unless he comes any closer.” Erik laughs, “I do not come as your enemy, Dellagashe.” He hops off his large stallion and walks closer. “Then what, if I may ask, are you doing here?” Ferrons voice is stern. Erik looks

