CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR
“Should we wait for Malcolm?” said Hilary.
“I guess we will know when the portal opens again,” said Kolan.
“If he doesn’t come through, then we’ll know,” said Trelio.
“Not for sure: he might have found another way back, or even decided to stay,” said Madeleine.
“He wouldn’t abandon Stephanie,” said Princess Candera.
“I guess we should find somewhere to stay here,” said Kolan.
As they walked around Hadon, everyone was struck by how backward the place was, by their standards. There were small villages but none were particularly developed. Finding a small inn near to where the portal was located Kolan decided to go and drink in the local tavern.
“Where are you from, my friend?” asked the resident drunk.
“Err…Frinte,” said Kolan, only just remembering his cover-s
