As the dazzling light forced her to look forward again, Zya"s thoughts went back to why she was with her father and Ju in the first place. Bringing red up alongside Night, she matched pace. “So, do you suppose you could tell me why you are still here?”
Not looking at her, but continuing to stare ahead, Tarim answered. “I came with you because I am the only family you have. I know we are strongly linked to the travellers, and this was a decision not made lightly.”
“Father, you didn"t have to come at all, this was my decision alone!”
Tarim turned his head and stared straight at her. A tribe of emotions struck Zya like a well-trained arrow; fear, sadness, hope, determination. All were evident in her father"s eyes. “Zya, I know I have not told you much about your mother, and I am sorry for
