Sinful Man. Part 56

They made their way into the basilica, and as they crossed through the grand hall, Helena looked back as the silver dragon landed in St. Peter's Square. She watched as the masked rider got off the dragon's back and rubbed it under its chin. The grand cathedral was filled with people, either soldiers standing guard or bureaucrats handling the paperwork of the monarchy.

Xavier came to a sudden stop and Helena bumped into him, nearly falling to the floor. She looked past him and her eyes widening. Underneath the main altar of the basilica were two thrones, and in one was Xavier. He had allowed himself to age, now looking like a man in his early twenties, but with an air of maturity that made him appear much older.

Helena couldn't deny that he was very handsome. He had a sly smirk on his face, looking straight through Helena and the real Xavier. But if he was there, then who was...

The sound of trumpets echoed through the basilica and one of the guards called out. "A