Aideen glanced at the round clock hanging on the wall of the reading room. It had been more than twelve hours since Khala, Ahspid, and King Yuraon had left her to defend the castle against the Holy Army. She was beginning to feel anxious.
She had just returned from the underground shelter, where she had spent the last several hours with the people of the North, helping the maids serve food and ensuring everyone was comfortable and well. Now, it was time to check on Taru's condition.
'He is still sleeping... I didn't have enough time to help him with his powers while we slept; perhaps it is affecting him negatively.'
The princess adjusted the red scarf around the dragon's chin and stroked his spiky head, watching as the snowflake on his forehead responded with a soft blue glow to her gentle touch.
