Chapter 16
The sun had barely risen when Castien woke to the sound of someone singing softly to themselves. He dressed quickly as the cavern was chilly then walked silently from the sleeping quarters into the main room.
“Ahh, you are awake. I hope it was not my singing that was responsible,” Lain said when he saw him.
Castien shook his head. “I would have wakened anyway. Your voice is very impressive.”
Lain smiled in response. “I trained as a bard before my magical abilities were discovered. I still am somewhat torn as to which I should have pursued but I suspect I made the right choice.” He glanced past Castien. “Your lad is still abed?”
“Not anymore,” a sleepy voice answered as Theirn came into view while still in the process of lacing up his britches. He paused by Castien just long
