Page 74 of Dragon Mine (Dragon Kings 2)
Eurwen saw the loving exchange and leaned back against Vaughn. He squeezed her hand, letting her know that he would be there. A flutter of happiness filled her stomach. She wasn’t used to such emotions. Sure, she’d dreamed of feeling them someday, but to actually have it? She worried whether it was real. Or did she experience it simply because she wanted it so desperately?
Brandr interrupted her thoughts as he began describing the attack that had just happened to Nundro. When he reached the part where Con had healed the general, Rhi’s face softened into a smile as she looked at her mate.
“Were mortals responsible?” V asked.
Eurwen shook her head. “While the border isn’t too far from that area, it wasn’t near enough for any humans to attack and run without being seen.”
“Unless they had help,” Rhi pointed out.
Con shook his head. “The area was grassland as far as the eye could see. If someone had been there, we would’ve seen movement when we approached. There was nothing.”
“There’s the crone,” Brandr said.
Eurwen blinked. “The one who pulled Varek to our realm? You’re still searching for her?”
“I want to know how she did it and why,” Brandr replied.
Vaughn scratched his neck. “I would, too. If she did it once, she could do it again. We want to make sure she can no’.”
“Did anyone know that someone on this realm could do such magic?” Claire asked.
Eurwen and Brandr looked at each other before shaking their heads in unison.
“Either she’s been hiding…” Rhi began.
Con crossed his arms over his chest. “Or biding her time.”
“Neither option is good,” V said.
Eurwen shrugged. “Perhaps she’s running from something. Jeyra said that no one with magic was allowed in Orgate. Maybe the crone was once a part of the human city and had to leave.”
“Or she could be a powerful being threatening us,” Brandr replied. “That’s why I want to find her.”
Eurwen threw up her hands in irritation. “You asked Jeyra multiple times. She told you that the crone found her. If you continue hunting the crone as you have, you may never find her.”
“We’ll find her,” V stated.
Brandr raised his brows as he shrugged. “We have to know if she’s the one who attacked Nundro.”
Eurwen nodded slowly. “If she is, she’ll answer for it. But first, we need to find out why. To focus solely on her is foolish. It could’ve been anyone.”
“Especially if there are mortals on this realm with magic,” Vaughn added.
Con dropped his arms. “Then we need to start planning how to do this.”
