54
With a flick of his wrist, Tarkyn enlarged his shield and lifted it up over Midnight’s so the little boy could drop his. Instantly, the dark green dome disappeared, and Midnight sagged a little at the release of effort, then ran forward to jump into Tarkyn’s arms. Tarkyn hugged him tightly and swung himself in a full circle, while Jackson and Marjorie patted his back as it flew past. Jayhan dodged past them into his father’s waiting arms.
Tarkyn swung Midnight onto one hip and collected himself enough to welcome the new arrivals. “Hello, Maud. Well done to you, too; finding the little ones in time. Close run thing, I gather.” He looked at the others in the little group. “Hello, Lord Jon. I believe we met at that excruciating, formal luncheon at the King’s palace. Hello, Sasha. I don’t
