24. Trust“So how long will it take us to get to Cairn Ban?” Erin asked, shouting ahead to Falkor, whose horse led the way.
“Long enough,” said Falkor, keeping his eyes ahead and his voice even. “There’s still time for you to turn back.”
Erin lifted her chin. “I’m not going back. So tell me, how many days?”
“Surely you took that into consideration before choosing to come,” said Falkor, a challenge rising behind his words.
“Well I know roughly,” said Erin. “Anyway, can’t I be interested in our journey?”
“You could have been interested in it without having to come,” Falkor replied sharply, swivelling on his horse.
Aiden found himself almost holding his breath as he watched from behind. He expected Erin to hunch down in her seat and fall silent, but she held Falkor’s gaze, her reddish ha
