Hera POV

"Please extend your hand, Your Highness," said the guard in front of me.

I did as he asked and then my body was lifted out of the water. I had now reached the cave after swimming a long distance along the river.

"We must leave immediately, Your Highness."

I looked back, at the dark river. It's actually hard to leave Xander, but Xander is also right, I can't be selfish, because now I'm carrying two lives, me and my baby.

But I will continue to pray for the safety of Xander and all ...