He Kidnapped You

While Archer explored the dark mountains that surrounded the bay and fortress, the seven women continued talking. ''What rumors?'' Alexa asked in a horrified voice.

The lion girl glanced at Talila, who gave a nod, prompting the silver-haired to begin as the others started listening, as anything about him always intrigued them to learn something new.

''I met him when he was thirteen and absolutely reckless,'' she said wryly. ''He had no common sense or fighting experience. Archer would just charge into battle headfirst and hope for the best.''

Talila gazed up at the night sky, her voice soft and filled with emotion as it overwhelmed her. ''Seraphina found him when he was completely broken and lost. That little dragon... she did something none of us, me, Ella, or any of the adults could do. She brought him back, saved him from becoming the very evil that could have torn this world apart.''