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will you two hit The Swamp?” Nathan asked.
    “If we leave now, midday maybe, it depends on how quick we fly,” D answered honestly.
    “Why in the Great Mother’s name are you going there?” the smaller of the brothers asked. D thought his name was Levi.
    “Our other mate is being held captive on the other side of The Swamp. We were going there after we stopped for the meeting with Kadyn,” Jason answered with a determined expression that lined his eyes and face tattoo.
    “Aren’t you going?” Pandora asked Nathan.
    “No, I’m going to stay here with you,” Nathan answered with a forced smile.
    “You’re going to let your mates go through The Swamp alone? To get a mate that’s mated to all of you? Why are you staying here?” Pandora asked as anger rippled through her features.
    “Go with them. We’ll stay here with Pandora until you get back,” Levi stated, even though his color had faded at the mention of The Swamp.
    “Please go with them. If you don’t and something happens, I’ll feel like it’s my fault. Besides, Uncle Levi, and Uncle Asher, and I can spend a few days exploring the city, and catch up. When you guys get back then we can get to know each other,” Pandora pointed out.
    “If you’re sure?” Nathan asked, even though it was obvious the girl was serious. D thought that she probably felt guilty for her mother dying, though it wasn’t her fault. When the girl nodded her head, D went in search of Rain and Cole. He found them both discussing the Book of Dragons, while drinking the Dwarven mead that was older than D. He pulled them from their discussion, placing Pandora as their charge until they returned.
    Rain and Cole argued that it wasn’t safe to make the journey, and most definitely not without a guard. D just wasn’t listening to their advice. There was no way he would take people into The Swamp, but now they would come back, at least Nathan would. No matter what he had to do, Nathan would come home to the girl.
    D ended up back in the Center, followed by two disgruntled Betas. Nathan was talking to Pandora with pride in his voice. D had to admit she was a strong girl and had quickly earned his respect.
    “Cole and Rain are in charge of Pandora’s safety. Rain will be taking you guys to my home, and getting you settled in. He’s also going to give you the grand tour of the Guardian City. We won’t be home for at least two days. That’s saying we can get in and out with no issues, but we all know that won’t happen. Rain, take care of Pandora.” D pointed a look at Rain to state how important this assignment was.
    D ruffled Pandora’s hair before moving away from the group to shift. Nathan would have to ride, and Jason could easily outfly him. His shift was quick and precise, not taking the time to feel the change. Nathan climbed on D’s back, giving Pandora a farewell. Jason flamed himself to his Phoenix form, and D launched himself in the air as soon as Jason was all bird. Jason flittered, circling around D, and D felt the need to swat him with his tail. Speed was of the utmost importance, and D flew as fast as he could. He was already tired, and each flap of his wings made him feel heavier. They flew past the Higher Council, with Jason stopping to retrieve the bag D had stashed here earlier.
    By the time the sun rose, D was exhausted. He didn’t slow himself, but instead pushed harder. Fatigue was even wearing Jason down, who finally had to land on D during flight to rest. D stayed quiet as Jason drifted off to sleep curled in Nathan’s arms. The sun’s rays bounced off the land in red rays that reminded D of Jason’s eyes. The ground flew by, but D had noticed the change in scenery. Instead of civilizations, the land here had become deserted. The Swamp was still hours away, but it was as if the land itself knew what was approaching. Pretty things didn’t grow here. Tangled vines swallowed dead trees, and the grass was an ugly shade of brown. Fire burned