Contingency Plans

While this conversation was taking place, the people in the treetop were having another conversation, one laced with panic for some of its participants.

"Queen Phoenix, we must get you to the training room. That's the only place where people can't forcibly teleport you out of," Alena said, trying to grab the queen's arm.

"Stop, Alena. There is no use. I know where the king is. There is no risk of me being snatched next. I would have already joined them if I had been needed," Phoenix said, trying to calm her down.

Alena looked at her with wide eyes.

Even Gabe was uncertain what to do. His duty was to protect the queen, so he couldn't let her out of his sight.

He put his hand on her shoulder to be sure she wouldn't get taken away without him.

Phoenix looked at him awkwardly, understanding what he was doing, but brushed his hand off.

"You all need to calm down. They aren't in danger," Phoenix insisted.