“Bruler! I’m so glad to see you.” Kaira reined in on Birjanji. “It’s Bruler,” she told the others as they also slowed down their mounts.

“I am glad to see you also,” Bruler responded.” I was afraid I would not find you.”

“What is it?”

“You are on your way to King Alfred?”

“Yes.”

“It is not only King Alfred who is in need of help,” Bruler told her. “Lord DuPraye is attacking all of the weaker places along the border. I have been traveling to each place and they are all in danger of falling into the Moribundians’ hands.”

“What’s wrong?” Shal asked, seeing the expression on Kai...

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