Sheena looked thoroughly displeased, but with tears brimming in her eyes, she swallowed her pride and whispered, "I'll listen to you this time, Grandpa. Honestly, I've always been grateful to Uncle Reginald and that annoying Andrew for everything they've done for me; I just never had the courage to admit it or say it out loud. When Andrew almost got killed today, I realized I'd rather die myself than see him hurt."

Donovan smiled faintly. "That's good to hear. As long as you two stay united, the Lloyd family will stand tall through any storm or disaster. That's enough for now. I heard Conrad's back, and his duel with Andrew is about to begin. I'm planning to send Andrew away from Chetvine after that, to his next destination."

Sheena's eyes widened. "You're sending him away? Grandpa, isn't Chetvine the safest place for him right now?"

Donovan shook his head. "No. For an eagle like Andrew, the sky is his only true sanctuary. Smothering him with protection would only do him harm. Hi