Chapter 9

“I found you!” heard Hut and Gilin, a large raven alighting near them. Off leapt golden-haired Talli, green eyes sparkling in the sunlight. “At last!” she cried.

    Toe ring in hand, she ran breathlessly to the lads as they scrambled to their feet. Reaching out eagerly, she embraced Gilin.

    “I’m so glad you’re safe,” she said. “I was afraid I’d never see you again.” Glancing at Hut, she recognized him as Gilin’s cousin. Touching Hut’s foot with hers, she wondered why he was here.

    “In escaping the gronom,” said Gilin, “I’m afraid I involved Hut. He gave me his sister’s ilon and came with me. But Talli, what happened after we parted, and how coul...

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