Chapter Nine
Something in the Air
Iadrawyn stood frozen in place. A seemingly endless field of green stretched before her, the long grass swaying in the breeze like a rippling wave. How had it grown so quickly? Rolling, green hills could be seen in the distance: Vila Eadros. Now that they were within viewing distance of their destination, the pull within her became even stronger.
Closing her eyes, Iadrawyn took a moment to savor the open air. It was fresh and vibrant, without the familiar, rich scent of trees. Valanandir stood at her side, not questioning her long pause.
She knew she was postponing the inevitable. The edge of the forest stood behind her. It had been all she could do to leave its reassuring canopy to rescue Valanandir. Now the open sky loomed overhead once more. Valanan
