Maximus hugged Alexandra who was trembling out of fear. He was helpless to see her like this. He looked out at the Temple.
«Should I make another visit there?»
He would go and talk to the Priest. And if the Dragon King wants to have a word with him, he can talk with him. No one can hurt his wife. Who cares if it is her father?
With all the fire in them doused by the clouds above the Temple, Alexandra and Maximus got dressed and got down the stairs for lunch. Marcus joined them and Maximus grumbled seeing the boy seated with them.
Sirius offered a mule for Marcus to travel to the Royal City. That boy had walked on foot to reach the stone mansion and he cannot walk back. And the stone mansion didn't have spare horses but just the mules.
"He can walk," Maximus ordered Marcus as he summoned Ithildin.
