Evie turned and looked at the men. She felt touched at their willingness to follow along with her plans without questions. However, she could not possibly take all these able-bodied men with her. They are Gavriel's most trusted men, warriors most elite and the best of the bunch. There are people here who will be needing their protection as well. Evie thought of all these as her eyes looked around, noticing the older women and young children. They would need more protection than she did.
"I am very thankful… but I would not be taking all of you with me. Some of you will need to stay back here to protect everyone." Evie said. The men immediately looked quite disapproving.
It was then that the duchess butted in. "May I know the reason why you are going to the heart of the land, Princess?" the other vampires who heard her question all nodded their heads in assent. Evie looked at her and though she knew the duchess was only concerned, she could not tell her the details of her reasoning.
