Neither wanted to discuss the matter further. Having no desire to spend the night here now, they mounted their ilon and departed, the sun setting behind them.

    Gilin was haunted by what had happened, unable to get the image of the girl out of his mind, and chafing over Ruggum’s inference.

    The elder, becoming more and more uneasy, debated inwardly about what happened to Gilin. Is it possible the human really saw him? Absolutely not, unless he willed it. Yet she described him in detail. If only I could see him, I could do a better job of protecting him. If only the gronom hadn’t captured him!

    Thinking of the gronom, an onerous idea shook Ruggum. Could the beast’s sting have caused a g...

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