Chapter 130

“By saving Cyan, you save Eydyia and her gryphling. I am in your debt!” Zell said to Rhobart.

“I killed the shadow! What about me?” Hudde complained.

Zell looked at the Paladin. “How about a dance tonight, after Rania and Sylvar’s ceremony?”

Rania and Sylvar were to have their alxa-lotx ceremony after sunset.

Hudde seemed satisfied. “Deal.” He turned his attention to Eude. “Come, brother, there is much to do before the ceremony, and time is short!”

The twins left, heading to the Fire Monastery.

Ayla grabbed Rania by her arm. “You need to get ready for the ceremony. Zell, are you coming with us?”

Zell shrugged. “I don’t have anything better to do.”

Ayla kissed Rhobart’s cheek. “I am taking Rania and Zell to our room. If you need anything, knock before you enter.”

The three women stepped outside the stable and went to Ayla’s room. Rania and Zell looked around, amazed. After a few ‘ooohs’ and ‘ahhs,’ they sat, Rania on the bed and Zell on a chair.

“You sleep on this bed every