Chapter 127: Battle of Wills

RETH

After keeping Elia busy in bed until breakfast was finished—and intentionally ignoring the little voice in his head that told him he was jealous about her spending time with the disformed Equine—Reth showed up early for the security council briefing to catch Behryn alone.

When he walked into the hall, Behyrn looked up from the map he was studying. "Good morning."

"Good morning. Any news?"

"The bears will be migrating next month, I was just looking to see if we'll have any issues with the Silent Ones."

"Have you spoken with Gnarle yet?"

"No. I'm hoping for time to take a trip next week. But you know he's just going to ask for you, anyway."