Chapter II, Reading 10

Brehwan looked at Flindra. "It's not only time for you to go, but I think we should be prepared to deny any knowledge of your whereabouts, should anyone ask. We'll have to tell the twins and swear them into secrecy."

"I feel as if I'm leaving all of you in great danger," moaned Flindra.

Brehwan shook her head and said, "I'm afraid, Flindra, that any danger will follow you. We're not at risk."

Flindra took a swallow of her tea and looked into the fire. "Will you help me get ready to leave tomorrow morning? I don't want to risk your safety any longer than I have to."

"I have almost everything ready," Dakra said as she took Flindra's hand in her own. "It gave me something to do while you wandered in the forest."

"You should stay in the house and we can get the rest done today," Leudh added. "If any unfriendly eyes watch this clearing, we can hide the fact that you are leaving."

Flindra sighed. "It's decided then. I'll leave before dawn tomorrow."

"That would be wise," her brother agreed.

He stood and Brehwan joined him. "We'll go outside and see to things," he said.

"All right," Flindra said with a nod. "Thank you for the help."

Leudh smiled. "Anytime, little sister." He and Brehwan walked outside.

Dakra turned to look at the dough warming on the hearth. She pulled back the towel covering the dough to see how far it had risen. "It's doubled," she announced. "I'll punch it down and get it ready for the second rise."

"Need any help?"

"No, my child. Why don't you go through your things and see if there's anything you want to take?"

Flindra sighed as she stood. "Call me if you need any help."

"I will, Flindra."