Settling into the well-cushioned chair, Ophelia felt very pleased with the way this whole situation had played out. Their first fight had gone over relatively smoothly, considering the fact that she was now officially dating the man of her dreams. And now, after reconciling the night before, they were sat together in Takoda’s ornate library, reading together in tranquil silence.

Suddenly, the peace was broken by a loud voice echoing through the mountain. ...