32. ConsequencesTristan was helping the Eagle Riders stack the last of their bags when Falkor burst into the group, dragging a terrified Branwyn behind him. Tristan’s breath caught and he rushed over to her. Falkor tossed her aside and Tristan caught her as she stumbled. He brushed the hair from her face, searching her eyes.
“Aiden and Iolair are on their way,” Branwyn whispered. “But Falkor almost caught them. He’s furious.”
Tristan pulled her close, holding her tight.
“Aiden has flown away with Iolair,” Falkor called to the gathering, his sharp voice ringing through the trees.
There was dead silence until Arthur pushed his way through the other Riders.
“When?” said Arthur.
“Right now,” said Falkor.
“Didn’t you stop him?” said Maire.
Falkor shot her a glare that would have withere
