The Guarded Mind

I watch Malakar walk out, knowing that he overexerted himself. I’m pretty sure he did it for me.

“Will he be okay?” I ask Vaelia. She seems to be the only one willing to help guide me to understand this world that is so new and confusing to me.

“Malakar is a very strong dragon. But you should be careful, Isolde. He would destroy himself for you, if that’s what he thought you wanted.”

“It’s not wha