The Attack

She lowered her voice. "Now that you already know my intentions, give me Anastasia. Send her back to Vilinski. Give the faes what they want. She belongs to them and not you. I will leave with her quietly." She smirked and lifted her chin. "There would be no bloodshed." 

"And if I don't give you back the woman who belongs to me?" 

"Then I will throw another deal for you." She raised her voice. "The faes are willing to give Iona back to you, to Draoidh. The beloved princess of the wizard kingdom will return. Just give Anastasia to them." 

Ileus' jaw clenched as fury surged through his body. He knew what she was doing. When he didn't say anything, Lilette cocked her head and said a little loudly, "Anastasia? What do you think? Will you come with me?" 

"Do you know what happened to Maple when she came looking for Anastasia in Óraid?" asked Ileus.