Lucian was nervous. His daughter had only ever scouted. What if she was captured? What if the vampires were expecting them? What if-
"Lucian," Raze interrupts his thoughts. Lucian gives him a fake smile and continues to stare out at the sun rising above the hills. "I know you are worried about her, but this time I will be there, and will not let anything happen to her."
Lucian nods his head,"I know, just a father's worries I fear. This is her first real mission. I just wonder if I should accompany the two of you."
"If you wish, however, I think you should be preparing the men and creating something for when we return with the date of the switching."
Lucian nods. He turns and looks up at Raze. "I trust you my friend," he says placing his hand on his shoulder,"just bring her back safely." They begin to walk towards the hall to meet Amelia. He looked around and saw two lycans giggling. Lucian was confused until a dark figure jumped to the floor. Raze instantly threw out his fist only to be stopped by a strong hand.
"Amelia!" Raze yells,"I could have hurt you!"
"You always strike with your right first," Amelia says smiling,"I was prepare...unlike the two of you."
Lucian shakes his head,"You startled us, what in the world are you doing?"
"Hanging around," she says smiling,"I've always wanted to hang from the ceiling."
Lucian shakes his head but cannot hold back a smile. "Apparently you are trying out some of your newly acquired powers."
"I felt I needed to get some kind of idea of what I can do," Amelia says.
"Good idea," Lucian says. He then becomes serious,"Are you ready?"
Amelia takes a deep breath,"I'm ready."
"I'm ready," Raze says.
"Then good luck," Lucian says reluctantly.
"Father," Amelia says sensing her father's hesitation,"we will be fine. This big guy will have my back. Nothing will happento me, I promise," she finishes kissing her father's cheek.
Lucian smiles,"I know. Now let's refresh on the plan while we walk to the stable."
The three walked to the stable together discussing the various ways to penetrate the security of the castle and leave without a trace. Lucian pulled Raze aside. "Raze," Lucian says nervously,"Protect her."
"I will," Raze says.
"Be safe," Lucian says kissing Amelia's forehead.
"We will be fine," Amelia says as the two mount their hourses.
"Well then good luck, I will expect you both by sundown. If I don't see you by then I'll be arriving to knock some heads around," Lucian says.
Amelia and Raze smile and promise to return. They kick their horses and begin their journey to the place Amelia never wanted to return.