Chapter Twelve Men of StoneThe food was good. Mai shared her food with Barka who, once full, rolled over onto his back to allow his swollen stomach a chance to digest the delicious meal. As much as Mai’s stomach was growling with hunger when she began eating, she found it difficult to eat with any kind of enthusiasm. It was quite unusual for Mai to be this worried about Long but she was. This was dark magic, not a village crowd saying harsh things about him. As brave as she thought him to be, especially after milking the spiderflax, this castle was darker and far more dangerous. The mystery of the castle and the Count himself had her feeling unsettled.
Akra had been hungry, scoffing down every scrap of food in the bowl. He yawned straight after that. There was silence until Mai finished e
