"I only ask for a place to stay."
Lavinia asked with an earnest expression.
The Matriarch stared at her for a moment and then,
"You said it yourself, I am allowed to monitor your actions."
She raised her eyebrows; her tone was still full of suspicion.
"As long as it eases your doubts and worries, I do not mind it."
Lavinia nodded, and looking into her eyes, the Matriarch nodded back,
"Alright then, I will allow you to stay."
"But Matriarc—"
"Matriarch you ca—"
"Matria—"
The elders of the Elders Hall tried to stand against this decision; the Matriarch, however, raised her hand, instantly silencing everyone.
She then glanced at Kael and,
"Does this mean Lord Dragon Tamer will be staying here as well?"
"I will."
Kael nodded. With Lavinia's acceptance, he had no reason to say no.
"Then I will make the appropriate arrangements."
The Matriarch nodded. Soon, however, as if she recalled something, she shook her head and glanced at him,
