What Has Come Over Aldric

What now? That was the question on Islinda's mind. There was no room for regret because she knew she wanted that kiss, and it seemed Aldric did too, based on the way things turned out.

"Are you ready to go home?" he asked, his eyes focused on her, awaiting her answer.

At first, Islinda didn't acknowledge it, but she realized she would choose Aldric's castle over the scheming and murderous Queens in this palace. Even the once welcoming human realm she had been anxious to escape to was no longer hospitable, considering what she had discovered about herself and the possibility that she might not be able to return. So, whether she liked it or not, Aldric's castle was the closest thing she had to a "home" at the moment.

"Sure," she answered and headed out with him.