Chapter Thirty-One
Consequences
Lodariel sat on the hard stone steps that led to the peak of Mar Valion with her spear resting across her knees. Not long after Iarion and Barlo had disappeared with Callum, Telanadil had warned them of a sudden storm approaching. They had all crowded into the shelter of the stairwell not a moment too soon. The night sky above them had churned and unleashed a torrent of wind and rain. It was crowded with all of them packed on the landing, the sky horse included. Lodariel had opted to remain at the top of the stairwell, where she could keep an eye on the rooftop. If Iarion and Barlo returned, she wanted to be there to greet them. She shook her head to herself.
When Iarion and Barlo return...
She had to believe they would find a way. Iarion had always retu
