This time Ares was the one to remain near Lana at all times. He felt uncomfortable leaving his fiance alone, and he assigned two Phoenix Guard to Lana at all times, who switched every six hours, including in the evening.
"Remember, Lana before me," Ares said as he informed his own Roaring Tridents. They remained silent and nodded their heads at him, for they had been informed before about their new instructions.
Ares felt uneasy knowing that Lana was walking around with their child and within an unfortunate misstep, their lives could be ruined. The uneasiness spread throughout his group, though soon Ares was distracted.
"The Reptai want to speak to me?" Ares asked. He raised his brow towards the messenger, one of the Flaming Wolves that had been at the fort.
"Yes Ares-kin," the soldier began, "the Queen said she wished to speak with Ares-kin, if you will it so."
