WATCHFUL AND SILENT, Render stood on the shores before the waterfall. Seabee circled and offered an extra set of security. Render looked for any dangers to the next king. He also kept his gaze off his firefly. If he was going to keep his promise to Daris, he needed to stop staring at the monk.

Easier said than done.

Toren showed Daris different stones and plants. Seabee dipped into the trees and then brought a small tolu lizard to the pair.

They were amusing Daris and ...