Lily POV I swear I feel like my brain is going to explode. I expected to leave for the Elven Kingdom right after I spoke to my father, but that idea was quickly vetoed. After talking to Mindy, I understood why, but it didn't make Ariel or I feel any better about waiting a week to leave. Goddess only knows what is happening to our mate while we are here learning elven history. Flashback "What do you mean? I told you what the goddess showed me. The longer we wait the more pain and suffering my mate is enduring. What if we don't make it to him in time" I say my voice rising with each word. Ariel is pacing in my head. How can she expect me to sit here and listen to her talk about the elf tribes? "I understand how you are feeling, Lily, but rushing off unprepared will not save your mate

