Dragon Realm - Trip - Chapter 60

Ella - POV

Following our newfound alliance, Archer had left to visit his father. He needed to discuss the alliance and strategize for the upcoming conflict in which he would stand with us against Ladon and Blair. Meanwhile, James had returned to ready his realm for the impending battles.

Lost in my thoughts, I didn't hear Darcus approach until he stood beside me, holding a lunch tray. "What are you thinking about?" he asked. I didn't have an appetite, but I knew Darcus wouldn't let me get away with skipping a meal.

"I'm trying to figure out how to explain all of this to Hana. The dragons, magic... she'll think I've lost my mind," I sighed, a faint smile on my lips as I recalled my initial disbelief when Darcus had first confessed his identity to me.

"Hana's a human, Ella. If she learns about the world of Dragon Shifters, it could put her in danger," Darcus cautioned as he settled beside me, nudging the tray towards me.

"I really don't feel like eating," I protested. But Darcus' ex