Gripping his sword, Jace gave a slight nod to assure him that he’d take on the whole village and die before letting any harm befall Kyrin. Satisfied, Kaden and Trev went on.

A moment later, Kyrin’s hand slipped into his. He dropped his gaze to her face. With Elon’s Spirit inside him and Kyrin at his side, he was ready to face whatever lay ahead of them. As Elon had said, their fight was not yet finished.

Your fight is not finished. You have much yet to do. You must continue to share the knowledge of Me and My Father and of salvation. You will be My witnesses to Ilyon.

Perhaps no answer would ever be forthcoming, but if he had learned one thing in the last couple of weeks, it was that they must move on. Dwelling in the past would accomplish nothing.

It doesn’t seem right or to serve any purpose at all. However, if there’s one thing I’ve learned in my life, it’s that, even when nothing makes any sense to us, there’s still a purpose. And as hard as it is at times, we have to believe that and let it carry us through.

I know I must trust, even when it’s the most difficult thing to do.

For I have heard the slander of many, Terror is on every side; While they took counsel together against me, They schemed to take away my life. But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord. I say, ‘You are my God.’ My times are in Your hand; Deliver me from the hand of my enemies and from those who persecute me. Make Your face shine upon Your servant; Save me in Your lovingkindness.

Do you believe in Aertus and Vilai?"Aaron hesitated, but let a slight smirk grow again. "Sure, I believe the moons exist. They're right there in the sky every night.

Oh, come on," he replied. "It's not every day I get to rescue a damsel in distress.""That's because this damsel is usually pretty good at taking care of herself.""Which is why I have to take advantage of every opportunity.

Now don’t you give me any of that talk about becoming overly protective and fussy in my old age. I have every right to show a little concern now and then.