Anger

"Your highness"

The sudden scream filled with despair alerted the trio. They all looked in the direction of the village doorway with matching frowns. All the villagers stopped what they were doing and looked in the direction of the doorway with curiosity.

"Who is it?" Lola asked no one in particular.

Lucas and Valmore are wondering the same.

"Let's go and find out" Lucas murmured. The three of them walked outside, and are shocked to find a summer guard on his knees. His clothes are dirty, his hair is disheveled. There are dark circles under his eyes. He is pale and worn out.

Lola began to panic as Dillon's face popped into her mind. She rushed towards the guard and knelt down in front of him.

"What happened? Who sent you here? Where is Dillon? Are Sandra and my uncle alright?" she asked him worriedly. The guard is tired, hungry, and thirsty. He didn't stop unless it is really necessary. He knows how important it is to reach here before it's too late. A lot of lives are at stake in