Chapter 15
Desriah’s Palace -Linh
The shallows lapped coolly around Linh’s sandaled feet as she, her friends, Ruarnon and their companions waded from the Iylena’s boats to the Island of the Guardians. Sandy white beaches stretched before them while formidable red cliffs barred the island’s interior. As they crossed the sand, each carrying a pack on their backs, all Linh heard was breaking waves. A cool breeze blew in off the sea, ruffling her clothes and hair, and gulls spiralled upwards, following an updraft high into the sky.
“These beaches are as nice as at home,” Fiona said quietly. “I wonder why the Timbalens didn’t want to settle here?”
“Maybe the island’s interior differs,” Linh replied.
Ruarnon led them towards steep steps carved into and between the cliffs. They were high cut
