“Come closer, Mitchell of the mortal realm. Let me see you more clearly.”
Mitchell turned back to Sargon and approached the elven king. Sargon waited until Mitchell was close enough and rested a hand on his shoulder. Mitchell met his ocean- blue gaze levelly. I have nothing to hide. I love Linwood.
Sargon nodded even as Mitchell thought the words. “Do you love him enough to make this your home?” Sargon asked him.
“Linwood is my home,” Mitchell replied. “You can send me back to my world but my heart and soul will stay here. Even if you take away my memory of him, I’ll never forget him here.” Mitchell tapped over his heart.
“Take him to your home, Linwood,” Sargon said. “I have much to think about.”
“Yes, Father.”
Mitchell’s shoulders sagged. He’d hoped this was good news, but he saw t
