Iefyr had left his brother with Tolanda last night and he had turned to see him lay down beside her just before he left the room. He knew Ievos was trying and in time he would become better at comforting and recognising when he needed to and how to comfort Tolanda. It was now morning and he was certain he could feel the energy emanating up from the city as its people rushed to prepare for the battle. He had found it difficult to sleep knowing Cauladra was not too far from the gates. He hoped others had more peaceful rest, but he doubted it, especially for Ievos and it would seem for Tolanda. There was a knock on his door, and he opened it to see his mother standing there she threw her arms around him and kissed him on the cheek.
“My handsome boy, this battle with Cauladra terrifies me. I
