Todos os capítulos de The Dragon Queen: Runaway Bride : Capítulo 71 - Capítulo 76

"Well, Tristan... what do you choose?" Roland's hand remained stretched out between them.The moonlight filtering through the trees caught the black scales woven into his armor, making them gleam against the darkness. His expression held no impatience, as though he already believed he knew what Tristan's answer would be.Tristan looked at the open hand. Then he looked back at Roland..A smile tugged at the corner of his mouth."You really think I'm that easy?"Roland's eyebrow lifted. "I think you're standing at a crossroads.""I am.""And?"Tristan lowered his sword but made no move toward Roland. "I'm not foolish enough to make a decision like this in one night."Roland's smile remained. "No?""You've just offered me power, a dragon, and a chance to change my future."Tristan folded his arms. "Whether you're telling the truth or not, I'd be an idiot to answer without thinking."The forest fell quiet again. Roland studied him without speaking. Tristan met his gaze, refusing to look awa

Pandora's POV"...it's urgent."The servant bowed before hurrying down the corridor. I watched Tristan disappear into another hallway as soon I entered without looking back. His shoulders were straight, but the smile he had worn all morning was gone, and the uneasy feeling in my chest only grew stronger.Something was wrong. I just didn't know what.---The next morning arrived far too quickly. The palace was quieter than usual as I made my way toward the council wing. Guards stood outside the largest chamber, and neither of them spoke as I approached.One of them pulled the heavy door open."They're waiting for you, Lady Pandora."I stepped inside.King Eldric sat at the head of the long table. Queen Sheila sat beside him, her calm expression doing little to hide the concern in her eyes. Valdanus stood near one of the tall windows with his arms folded, while Estevan leaned against the table, looking more curious than worried.Maria stood beside Queen Sheila.Tristan was the last pers

"You are not leaving."Valdanus stood between me and the chamber doors without the slightest intention of moving. His expression was calm, but I had come to recognize that look in his eyes. Once he made up his mind, convincing him otherwise was almost impossible.I forced myself to meet his gaze. "You don't understand.""I understand more than you think.""No, you don't."My voice trembled despite my efforts to steady it. "Roland isn't marching toward Scorish because he wants your kingdom. He's coming because he wants me. Every soldier preparing for battle, every family leaving their homes, every village building defenses is doing it because I walked into this palace. Don't you get that?"Valdanus didn't answer right away. He simply looked at me with the same quiet certainty he always carried. "Pandora," he said at last, "how many times have we had this conversation?"I frowned. "What?""How many times have you tried to leave because you believed it would protect us?"I searched my me