CHAPTER TEN
Asphodel did not visit the infirmary while she perfected her language skills. She spent most of her days in the library, with Brother Bron. The time passed quickly, and soon she had been at the temple for a month.
The librarian was not as abrupt as he had appeared when Asphodel first met him. Under his tutelage, she moved from the simple children’s books to more elaborate stories.
“You’re learning quickly.” Brother Bron pulled a book from the shelves. “Try this one. It’s a history book for older children. All about how Grosmer came to be the land it is today.”
Asphodel took the book and flicked through the pages. There were few pictures, unlike the other books she had read. The pictures had helped, and she wondered how she would get on with this one.
“Thank you, Brother Br
