Chapter 32The cawing of Cydymaith alerted Edison to the arrival of Gavril and Anand.
“Get them settled,” Eira said. “I’ll bring through some tea. We’ve run out of time. We must attack the wyrm and destroy it before it grows too strong and awakens its parent.”
Edison’s stomach knotted at the thought. I’m no hero, but I won’t leave Bleddyn at the mercy of that beast and I won’t let it destroy this village. I’ll do all I can to stop it, even if I die trying.
Even as Edison let Gavril and Anand inside the cottage, each man carrying some of his armour, he felt the ground shudder and clutched at the doorframe. The vibrations were getting stronger and coming more regularly now. Eira’s fears are well-founded.
A moment later, Eira came through, steaming cups set on a tray, and the aroma of the
