Thalia's pov….

I nodded my head slowly, and watched him as he left.

Then some guards came to surround lance and I in order to protect us, and we were led to a cart, that was driven to a safe place.

I sat there, breast feeding lance and thinking of all that had just happened to us, when I heard a soft voice from behind saying “ let me have the boy now.” The voice was commanding, as well as terrifying, but at the same time, it sounded familiar. Then I turned and I almost fainted when I saw Serena behind me.

She smiled, and rubbed my hair, making the...