“We’re not here to fight you. We’re here to fight for you,” I tell her. “You might not believe me, but your wards are in danger.” “Our wards are perfectly fine, as I’m sure you can feel.” Mom crosses her arms as Dain joins us. “Oh, for fuck’s sake.” She calls across the courtyard, “Hollyn, open the damned gates before one of these dragons takes off the roof.” She looks pointedly at the shadows blocking her path.
