Chapter 13Back at the Hall, at the fireside desk that was not the throne, King Ardan welcomed news of some restored lands and food stores with relief. And with wry amusement. “One day you’ve been here, and you’ve rescued us, what, three times over? Not that I don’t believe you. It’s just hard, realizing we’re in a legend, now.”
“It’s what he does,” Gareth said, protective. He hadn’t let go of Lorre’s hand. “He saves people.”
“I absolutely do not,” Lorre said. “Maybe sometimes. Once upon a time, and I do mean once, or twice. If I thought saving them would be worthwhile. The canyons down in Penth ended up a different shape, two hundred years ago, because I was annoyed with their Chief Minister.”
Dan asked, “Was she that annoying, then?”
“Maybe not. I was in a prickly mood and she tried t
