"We hope so too." Quinn replied, and Vincent added, "We will make sure of that."
"Take care of yourself, Dana." The Queen Dowager gave her a comforting smile.
"Look after yourself as well." Dana replied then turned to the other three, "I hope that you return with them soon."
"Yes, your Highness." Ceasar, Heath and Valarie answered.
Vincent and Quinn walked hand in hand back the way they came through the city of the elves. The rest followed them with two elf guards while the elf Queen stood at the palace gates, watching them. They passed many small children walking about while others rode in large carriages or on horses. Most of the citizens looked to be eight or six years old in human years.
