Tyrrik squeezed my hand and then released it before standing. “Come now, my Princess. Let’s go see what you can do with your powers. Then, we’ll find the Pointy.” I stood and, after a moment of hesitation, slipped my hand into his. Together we started toward the door. A moment later, Dyter burst into the room. I screeched and dropped Tyrrik’s hand like it was a hot potato. “There’s smoke coming from the eastern range,” Dyter said, his eyes bright. “King Zakai’s scouts just came in with the report.” Tyrrik reached over and threaded his fingers back with mine.
