Chapter 24: Toren's mother.

THE THREE OF them had just reached the edge of the Field of Peace when Render spotted the last person that he expected to see.

Warrior Marge was marching across the grassy patch toward the palace. As soon as she spotted them, the female warrior changed directions and strode purposely toward them. Toren’s small, quiet father trailed meekly after her.

Toren wiggled, and Daris set the monk on his feet. The next king stopped walking, and ...