4 Finger-Pointing

CHAPTER 4

Finger-Pointing "How could you?" Lucas cried. "What choice did I have?" asked the king. "You didn't have to promise your ring and scepter," said Lucas. "We could've found another way." "Some matters require the help of witches and wizards," the king said. "And some matters are caused by witches and wizards," Lucas argued. "What are you suggesting?" asked the king. Lucas put his hands on his hips. "I think I know who's behind the curse," he said.

"You do?" questioned the king. "And who might that be?" "It's Grom," said Lucas, folding his arms. The king rolled his eyes. "Why would Grom do such a thing?" he asked. "Because he's always in a bad mood," said Lucas. "Not a good reason," said the king.

"And he doesn't have any friends, except his brother, André," Lucas went on. "And he locks himself in his tower on Hobsgrove all day so no one can see what he's doing." "Wizards like privacy," said the king.

"I'll bet he wants to take over the kingdom," said Lucas. "That's ridiculous," the king said.

"Then why did he want Ruskin's shells after he hatched? Everyone knows scarlet dragon shells have the strongest magical powers in the kingdom." "He just wanted them for his potions," said the king.