Then he listened more deeply. The sounds changed. Hadjar heard Elaine laugh, cradling a baby boy who had clear green eyes and straight black hair. Just like his mother. His name was Elias. A good name.
Hadjar heard his brother’s voice. Einen Kesalia was discussing something with his fiancée. They were going to get married the day after the birth of their child.
Hadjar heard the neighing of a horse carrying a girl with the same hair and eyes as his mother across the vast expanse. The wind was there. It heard it all, able to tell Hadjar about many other things as well.
It could take Hadjar to unknown places. Then call for him. It could go to the ends of the world and beyond. And how far Hadjar could follow it would depend solely on him and the strength of his wings.
Hadjar opened his
