Chapter 54

  "But first...." Ezra continued snapping Elaina out of her excitement. "I would like to tell you a story."

  "A story?" Elaina asked confused. Was right now even the time to be telling a story? Her friends and comrades were on the losing end of a war, time was of the essence.

  "Don't worry, they will be fine until I am done." Ezra assured her. "This story is important and one that you need to hear."

  "Why do I need to hear a story?" Elaina asked not quite understanding. "Will it tell me anything about how to win this war?"