Chapter Twenty-Eight
Passing the Torch
Barlo squared his shoulders as he walked the underground street that led to Khalid’s home. Sinstari followed behind him. The wildcat’s silent presence was comforting.
It had been a very long day. First, he had met with Ralla and Fidar to let them know he was leaving. They seemed to accept the news fairly well. They both had lives and families of their own now. They would miss him, of course. There had been a few tears shed when he had given them his news, but they were used to his wandering ways.
After speaking with his two youngest children, Barlo had called a clan meeting. He had done his best to convince his people of the coming threat. Although he knew the clan chiefs didn’t want to believe him, Barlo was highly respected as Chief of Clans. Th
