Luthania? Kaira never heard of a country named Luthania. She wondered if it could be the ancient Lithuania, but it didn’t seem likely. Then, again, anything seemed probable at this moment.

The king looked at Kaira again. She watched his eyes survey her for a moment and then take on a strange expression. “What is your name child?”

Somehow Kaira managed to find her voice. “K-Kaira.”

“A beautiful name—quite suited to its bearer.” He looked at Shal. “And your name child?”

“Shal,” Shal managed to say. “What is going on here?”

“Shal?” the king repeated, looking firmly at her.

Shal uttered a tired sigh. “Shalebra. My name is Shalebra, but I go by Shal.”

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