CHAPTER THIRTEEN
Eastwei knelt on one knee and opened his arms to me. “Come.”
I trotted up to him and he scooped me into one arm where I was pressed against his chest. There wasn’t a better spot in all the realms than where I sat as the gods started their walk.
“We should save our magic and enjoy this fine day, do you not think so?” Leiren mused as he took in a deep breath. “Not a cloud in the sky nor a wind to torment us.”
“Has the barrier lessened since my last visit?” Eastwei inquired.
Leiren sighed and shook his head. “You are always one to forget to stop and enjoy the simpler things in life.” His twinkling eyes settled on me. “Perhaps your pet would like your attention. She is a fine animal but I feel she needs a lot of watching.” Eastwei was silent and our host shrugged.
