Chapter 16
“Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines stronghold as a fortified place, a place of security or survival. Jen defines stronghold as Helm’s Deep, a place where hobbits, dwarves, and elves in movies go to fend off bad guys. I’m pretty sure her brain only works in military lingo and movie comparisons. We don’t have hobbits or dwarves but we do have a few elves.” ~Jacque
Jacque waited for her father-in-law’s response, but he just stared at her in confusion. Being centuries old, it was understandable he missed the reference.
Finally, Fane said, “It’s a fictional stronghold from a book, Da. Jen is asking if we have something like it.”
“Did you know about Helm’s Deep?” Jacque asked him through their bond.
“You just heard me explaining it to my father.”
“No, furball, I mean the one
