“She is not a light elf. She does not belong to your court.”
“That may be, but she is an innocent. She has been thrust into a world and battle that is not her own and to which she has no defenses. We will not allow her to suffer because of the ill will between the light and dark elves. If you will not protect her from our race, then we will. Besides,” Syndra smiled, “I like her.”
Cassie smiled back, surprised by the admission.
“You will not take her from me,” Trik repeated for the third time.
“So, you have said,” Syndra gestured. “Do not put me in a position to have to.”
Just then the door to the storeroom opened and Lisa froze, her jaw dropping.
“Oh,” she said surprised. “I didn’t realize there was um …,” She didn’t know quite what to say.
“The Elfin mafia hanging out in your stor
