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Jolmach shook out some nuggets onto a metal cooking sheet, exhaled fire onto the nuggets, grabbed a plate, and put the now cooked nuggets onto it. “I know it’s not the most luxurious meal?—”

“It’s great, thank you,” I said and popped a nugget into my mouth.

He watched me as I ate, brows furrowed. “You’re no longer angry?”

Wiping my mouth with the back of my hand, I explained, “I thought you were holding me prisoner. So I assumed you were my enemy.” Canting my head, I said, “However, it seems that we could be allies, and I might be able to help you.”

“You would help us take over your world?” he asked and arched a brow.

My brows furrowed. “Take over the world?”

“How else will my people survive?”

“What if we can help you without that being necessary?” I asked.

He shook his head. “This world is dying. We must leave.”

“Have you seen any other worlds through the portal?”

“No, only yours.”

“There has to be another way, other than you taking over my world.”

“The council and Grand Advisor are certain that we must take it. They said if there were another way, they would have thought of it already or been shown it by the gods. None has been presented.”

“And yet, a princess of that world is here, something your council didn’t know would happen previously. There is almost always another way.” No matter what, I had to convince himnot to continue with this path. I had to protect my family, my friends, and my world.

I would protect them no matter what it took.

“Come, you must be tired,” Jolmach said, clearly wanting to end the conversation. “I’ll take you back to your room.” At the room, he paused by the door and said, “While I am not keeping you prisoner here, I am keeping you here for your protection. Not all of the beings are as intelligent as me or Dhun. Those who did not see me with you will not know to leave you unharmed. If you wander alone, you will be in danger, so please, let me know if you wish to go somewhere, okay?”

Smiling, I nodded and said, “Understood.”

He frowned, clearly not believing me. “Is there anything you need before I retire?”

“A notebook or paper and a writing utensil?” I asked. “Oh, and water.”

Opening the door, he whistled and Dhun ran out. He squatted, said something to Dhun, and stood. “Dhun will fetch the items you need. Please stay in the room while he is gone.”

“Thank you. Have a good night, King Jolmach.”

He bowed and said, “Have a good evening, Princess.”

Sitting back on the chaise lounge, I went over my four new goals.

One, learn as much about this world and its people as I could. The more information I had, the more prepared I would be.

Two, get in touch with my family and let them know I was safe for now. Knowing my family and friends, they were freaking out and trying to rescue me.

Three, find a way to prevent the demons from trying to take over my world.

And the most important goal.

Four, stay alive.

Chapter

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