Chapter 42Ashcon puts his hand gently over the gnome's mouth and with his right hand nudges Lymer awake. The startled wizard tries to speak as Ashcon calms him down with both a finger to his lips and whispers in his ear. “Shhh, we need to talk. Follow me quietly.”
He stands up and exits the cave with Skken in tow and Lymer following sleepily, kicking Katrivus in the kneecap on the way out. Ashcon waves at the Sashee scout who just watches from afar as the three walk twenty feet up river before coming to a stop.
“It is important you don't repeat any of this, Lymer. Is that understood?” asks Ashcon, looking down at the gnome.
“Of course, Ashcon. I may be small but please don't treat me like a child,” retorts Lymer. “So why did you interrupt my dreams?”
“As you are aware, Drak'thonn has w
