Chapter Thirty-Three
Where the Heart Is
Barlo puttered outside his home on the outskirts of Melaquenya, eager to make certain his guests were comfortable. Silvaranwyn sat with her head propped on Daroandir’s shoulder, wearing a contented smile. She had spent long hours communing with the Quenya after her return to the forest, and seemed completely restored. If anything, Barlo thought he noticed a new confidence about her. She had performed powerful magic far from the Quenya to help Iarion destroy Saviadro. Her fears of fading and losing her connection seemed to have vanished. Daroandir also seemed to have gotten past his need to be so protective of her. Iadrawyn and Andirlynia had helped heal his many wounds. Barlo suspected the wounds that weren’t visible would take longer to heal, but
